A vibrant Mountain Bluebird in Southern Alberta poses for me at the end of one of the limbs of a small tree.  It was a real treat to photograph this Mountain Bluebird in a tree, as they are often posted on fence posts, assuming you can get them to stay still long enough to even get a photo of them there.

I love these bright coloured birds, and getting the first sight of them every year is always a real treat because you know spring is here.

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Taken: April 29, 2017
Location: Southern Alberta

Camera: Canon EOS 1DX Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM + 2.0x III Extender
Focal Length: 800mm
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 1000
Exposure: 1/1000