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Stellar's Jay on a branch

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Stellar's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Location: Carmel Valley, California
Date photographed: July 12, 2026
Camera: Sony a6400
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600.0 mm
Shutter speed: 1/1250
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 200

Stellar’s Jay standing on a tall branch with its crest on full display.