Black and White and Cold

For several years I have wanted to capture shots of this Corvid in the snow. Time and again I have found it difficult to create a proper exposure, loaded with detail on both the white and back parts of these very social, inquisical and smart birds (Black-billed Magpie). Challenging task, filled with missed and blurry shots (anyone relate) ? This younger bird finally let me get close enough and I like the results. What was being eaten is anyone's guess but the bird was intent on picking it to pieces.... Fun to watch on a very cold day in Northern Utah, Antelope Island, on the Great Salt Lake.

1DX, ISO 100, 800mm, f9, 1/640th.

Robbie