Clark's Nutcracker looking for food in pine tree, Lake Louise

Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada (August 2014)

This bird was spotted close to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. It was quite confiding, landing on a bench and the path near the lake. It was also seen in the hotel gardens and perching on balconies.

For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) / Internet Bird Collection
Clark's Nutcracker / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Clark's Nutcracker Nucifraga columbiana
Wikipedia / Clark's Nutcracker

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