Western Scrub-Jay, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, near Socorro, New Mexico, USA (December 2017)

Seen in the visitor centre car park. This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Chris Gomersall and Ellie Rothnie.

Status is classified as Least Concern. Also known as California Scrub-Jay. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Western Scrub-jay Aphelocoma californica / Internet Bird Collection
California Scrub Jay / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Western Scrub-jay Aphelocoma californica

Shooting Time 08:15
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 33 48 18.7 N
Longitude 106 53 25.2 W
Altitude 1393.20m