Blue Thief - Steller's Jay

Blue Thief - Steller's Jay

steller's jay raiding the suet cake holder, I think there's a piece of suet flying past his crest :) - feeder pole is beside the front driveway.

captured from the front open window

Created by: Alandrapal.

Tools Used: 20D 100-400L

Created on: 7 November 2006

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Image Number: 32329

Comments:

Shutterbug from Maine on Nov 18, 2006 at 8:07 AM said:

Beautiful bird and great closeup!

Carol

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Nov 18, 2006 at 6:18 AM said:

thankyou Steve. Was just noticing the beak on this one appears to be pale coloured, - always thought these jays' beaks were black or grey. There is one that the others seem to chase away, - perhaps it's due to the "odd beak" :)

Steve Brown (sgbrown) from UK on Nov 18, 2006 at 5:42 AM said:

Another cracking shot Alandra! The bird's blue plumage against the red-brown wood makes a satisfying contrast.

Steve

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Nov 18, 2006 at 4:35 AM said:

you're right, Alex D. These guys expect the food now :) Was reading recently that during nesting season, the steller's jays become more "shy" and keep away from gardens and people. They did disappear for awhile earlier this year, so that explains why.

Alex D. from Alameda, CA on Nov 18, 2006 at 2:29 AM said:

Great colors and detail. Doubt he thinks he's raiding anything.

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