A Blue Jay Sunbathing, or “sunning” in my yard.
“Avian sunbathing has mystified ornithologists for decades, but some recent research is confirming an old suspicion that the behavior helps fend off lice”.
Here is a great article in reference to this: Hot, Bothered, and Parasite-free: Why Birds Sun Themselves
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Technical:
- Location: My Yard (Arkansas)
- Date and Time Taken: July 7, 2022 (09:22 A. M.)
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Aperture: f8
- Shutter speed: 1/800
- ISO: 320 (Auto)
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Animal Eye Single Point Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 500 mm