Common Grackle

ISO 1250 — 400 mm — ƒ8 — 1/1000 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A common grackle with iridescent blue and purple sheen perches among green leaves on a pale tree branch. The bird tilts its head upward, its pale eye standing out against dark feathers. Sunlight filters through the foliage, creating a bright, vibrant woodland scene.