American Crow, Mousam River, Kennebunk ME

I was chasing a Kingfisher along the Mousam River at Roger’s Pond when this Crow lit on the rocks in the stream and spent a few moments chasing bugs among the stones. Crows are so common, and have such questionable habits, that they get very little respect among birders. You find them everywhere…anywhere actually where they might pick up a bit of scavenge. But they are, when well seen…if not outright beautiful…at least very handsome birds. This one, in the full sun, with the light on the water behind it, certainly makes a striking portrait.

Nikon P900 at 2000mm equivalent field of view. 1/125th @ ISO 720 @ f6.5. Processed in Topaz Denoise and Lightroom.