Blue Jays are common birds here but we only see them occasionally in the woods. This one was eating something when I took the photo. Males and females are similar in size and plumage, not sure what I have here.
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May 11, 2020 at 1:44 pm
Great shot, Belinda.
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May 11, 2020 at 4:21 pm
Thank you!
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April 25, 2020 at 10:44 am
This is an incredible photo, Belinda. A treat to see his whole back and head in his turned posture, and the markings are so distinct, so exquisite. I like the bit of fluff on the end of his bill. And the new leaves, so bright and promising. And his contemplative expression. We don’t get blue jays on the west coast, and I am always drinking up the beauty of them. This photo was a gift, thank you.
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April 25, 2020 at 4:56 pm
How very nice of you to say, Jet! I did like his posture, a bit unusual and it did show him off nicely.
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April 23, 2020 at 10:21 pm
Wonderful shot, Belinda! 🙂 Blue Jays are handsome birds, though a lot of smaller birds hate and mistrust them (because of what they do).
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April 24, 2020 at 12:20 pm
Thank you, Tom!
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April 23, 2020 at 12:56 pm
Beautiful shot, Belinda! Love that gorgeous patterned back of the Blue Jay!
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April 23, 2020 at 6:57 pm
Thank you, Donna!
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April 22, 2020 at 5:40 pm
Loving this Blue Jay, Belinda, but it kind of looks sad. Beautiful shot!
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April 25, 2020 at 12:02 pm
Thank you, Pete! A bit reflective, perhaps. 🙂
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April 22, 2020 at 3:28 pm
Beautiful photograph, beautiful bird Belinda!
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April 25, 2020 at 12:02 pm
Thank you, Greta!
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April 22, 2020 at 2:25 pm
What a beautifully composed photograph!
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April 22, 2020 at 3:50 pm
Thank you!
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April 22, 2020 at 12:36 pm
We don’t have them here on Vancouver Island, but we have the steller’s jays instead. When we go to Montana, sometimes we’ve seen the bluejays and it’s a big deal for us. You’re so lucky to have them around in big numbers. Very pretty birds.
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April 22, 2020 at 2:24 pm
We don’t see stellar’s jays here. Always happy to see a blue jay though!
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April 22, 2020 at 10:21 am
Lovely lighting really enhances your shot of this beautifully coloured bird.
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April 22, 2020 at 11:49 am
Thank you, S. 😊
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April 22, 2020 at 9:05 am
Nice Belinda! Enjoyed seeing it!
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April 22, 2020 at 10:35 am
Thank you, Reed! It was a treat to see.
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April 22, 2020 at 2:22 am
Male or female–it doesn’t matter. They are so generously endowed with painterly plumage, it’s good to be able to see them in detail. I suspect it was in the process of preening, rather than eating something, but you may very well be right. Whatever–great shot, Belinda!
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April 22, 2020 at 10:22 am
Their plumage is beautiful. I was pleased it allowed me to get close. Thanks very much!
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