There were lots of these big jays in Ramsey and Ash Canyons. Watched a pair collecting nesting materials on a trail in Ramsey Canyon.
Best viewed in 'original' size.
Nikon D800
,AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G with TC 2.0 E II 1/320s f/5.6 at 600mm iso400
UnCropped DX Image Reduced pixels for Internet Viewing
full exif