Stellar's Jay Got Mud: While calculating the price of rice in China, I was confronted with this Stellar's Jay intent on filling up with mud and whatever. The bird seemed to swallow a...

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

While calculating the price of rice in China, I was confronted with this Stellar's Jay intent on filling up with mud and whatever. The bird seemed to swallow a fair amount of mud then went for more... Nest building/maintenance at its muddy best.

Z9, 500pF. About 7:00 PM PDT, 68 F, lite breeze.

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bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Sinewsworn wrote:

While calculating the price of rice in China, I was confronted with this Stellar's Jay intent on filling up with mud and whatever. The bird seemed to swallow a fair amount of mud then went for more... Nest building/maintenance at its muddy best.

Z9, 500pF. About 7:00 PM PDT, 68 F, lite breeze.

Download and enjoy!

Who knows but a good set!

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

bcheary wrote:

Who knows but a good set!

Thanx! Wonder at the time of year...

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Hard at work, for sure, Tim!

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Nest around there somewhere

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Odd but a good set

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Amazingly nice shots of an amazingly beautiful Bird!!

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

UTMike wrote:

Hard at work, for sure, Tim!

Yep!

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Curmudgeon wrote:

Nest around there somewhere

Yes somewhere around!

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

jdtonkinson wrote:

Odd but a good set

Thanx! Odd behavior in June.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Retired CPO wrote:

Amazingly nice shots of an amazingly beautiful Bird!!

Thanx! Many songbirds have beautiful yet subtle colors.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

That must leave a really gritty feeling. A fine set, Tim.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

kpmac wrote:

That must leave a really gritty feeling. A fine set, Tim.

Thanx! Swallowing that stuff-ducks and chickens leave their mess all around that area!

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Sinewsworn wrote:

While calculating the price of rice in China, I was confronted with this Stellar's Jay intent on filling up with mud and whatever. The bird seemed to swallow a fair amount of mud then went for more... Nest building/maintenance at its muddy best.

Z9, 500pF. About 7:00 PM PDT, 68 F, lite breeze.

Download and enjoy!

Nice set Tim.

tcthome Loc: NJ