Mount Pond: The Cayuga's Back

Covet his coverts more in large...
Alternative: Colourful reflections

Look who caught my eye! I was looking for the little Goosles (no luck), but was pleased to notice that the Cayuga's back (he was around in December last year), and to see his splendid shimmering sheen in the sunshine. His iridescence is dramatic in person, but it is surprisingly difficult to catch the overall effect on camera...

Explore his iridescence on Flickr here (or right from here).