An Abliging Blue Jay
Jun 12, 2020 09:10:06 #
rick_n_wv
Loc: Charleston WV
It was not yet Golden Hour but it was the time available. Strong sun sidelight and strobes. They don't usually hang around once they spot me and not sure they are the same bird but actions suggest it was.
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rick_n_wv wrote:
It was not yet Golden Hour but it was the time available. Strong sun sidelight and strobes. They don't usually hang around once they spot me and not sure they are the same bird but actions suggest it was.
If you look closely at the feather patterns you should be able to tell, they are like finger prints - just a bit different. And the first one seems to have a longer tail than the others.
Our Scrub Jays are the same but if they get used to you they can be obliging and hang around for photos - I find peanuts in the shell will both attract and keep them around a short time while they select one. I have watched a jay check out two or three or more before picking one, then come back later and get the others.
Jun 12, 2020 16:26:12 #
rick_n_wv
Loc: Charleston WV
phlash46 wrote:
Well done! Usually a very skittish bird.
Thanks, yes they are! Chick a dees and Nut Hatches on the other hand...
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Jun 12, 2020 16:28:36 #
rick_n_wv
Loc: Charleston WV
Toment wrote:
Sharp!
Pretty bird (or birds😀)
Thanks for sharing
Pretty bird (or birds😀)
Thanks for sharing
Thank you. I think they are one of the prettiest of the medium sized in this area.
Jun 12, 2020 16:36:45 #
rick_n_wv
Loc: Charleston WV
robertjerl wrote:
If you look closely at the feather patterns you sh... (show quote)
Thanks. I do look but not all the time and usually it is when I am processing the images. I wonder why it is there are either 4million birds or none. I think they all gather and wait for a signal to drive me crazy. It works.
Honestly though I was just glad to relax for a bit. I thought retirement was supposed to give you more time.
Jun 12, 2020 17:28:18 #
rick_n_wv wrote:
Thanks. I do look but not all the time and usually it is when I am processing the images. I wonder why it is there are either 4million birds or none. I think they all gather and wait for a signal to drive me crazy. It works.
Honestly though I was just glad to relax for a bit. I thought retirement was supposed to give you more time.
Honestly though I was just glad to relax for a bit. I thought retirement was supposed to give you more time.
It does give you more time. And since the boss isn't telling you what to do you also get to think of more things to use that time.
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