Western Scrub-Jay perched, 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 08:16
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 33 48 19.2 N
Longitude 106 53 25.2 W
Altitude 1403.90m