A CRITTER A DAY FOR THOSE WHO LOVE WILDLIFE (Page 10): In the mountains of the West United States is a bird I see quite often. I was first introduced to it as a young boy while fishing...

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Dec 26, 2012 09:08:37 #

buglinbilly Loc: Murray, Utah

In the mountains of the West United States is a bird I see quite often. I was first introduced to it as a young boy while fishing the high mountain lakes with my father. It's call a Gray Jay or known by many as a Camp Robber.

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq22/buglinbilly/Birds/25.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq22/buglinbilly/Birds/34.jpg

Not to be mistaken with the Clark's Nutcracker who can inhabit the same areas in many places.

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq22/buglinbilly/Birds/33-.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq22/buglinbilly/Birds/43.jpg

I hope you all have a great Christmas. BB

Dec 26, 2012 10:55:13 #

treslek Loc: London

Excellent as normal thank you billy.

Dec 26, 2012 10:58:02 #

treslek Loc: London

Jays come from the magpie family the magpie is commonly known as the thief bird so i can see where the robber description comes in very apt.

Dec 26, 2012 11:01:59 #

treslek Loc: London

If you look closely at that nutcracker it,s bill is NOT indicative of a nut eating bird a nut eater normally has a short bill long bills normally say seed eaters so I find this quiet interesting.

Dec 26, 2012 12:55:32 #

buglinbilly Loc: Murray, Utah

treslek wrote:

If you look closely at that nutcracker it,s bill is NOT indicative of a nut eating bird a nut eater normally has a short bill long bills normally say seed eaters so I find this quiet interesting.

Perhaps the reason for the long bill of the Clark's Nutcracker is the live in higher elevations of pine forests of the west. The get their seeds from placing their beaks into pine cones. They get as many as they can carry in their mouth and then go hide them for winter. They have a great ability to remember where they hide their seeds. But the one they forget or don't use help regenerate the pine forests of the west. It's just a another marvel of how nature works together, to make this wonderful world.

And talking about the magpies, I just happen to have a few photos of that bird too and this is a good time to post them for those following and who aren't familiar with the way they look.

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq22/buglinbilly/2012%20BB%20Pronghorn%20Hunt/80.jpg

In flight!

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq22/buglinbilly/2012%20BB%20Pronghorn%20Hunt/87.jpg

Have a great day and thanks so much for looking and being a part of this thread. BB

Dec 26, 2012 13:07:28 #

treslek Loc: London

1 for sorrow
2 for joy
3 for a girl
4 for a boy
5 for silver
6 for gold
7 for a secret never to be told
8 is a wish
9 is a kiss
10 is a bird you must not miss.........MAGPIE
Just a silly rhyme we have over here when referring to a magpie, we also salute a single magpie to ward off bad luck as 1 is sorrow.

Dec 26, 2012 13:55:10 #

Cakey Loc: Herts ,England

brillant shots ..............I salute one magie when im fishing with "morning captain" etc

Dec 26, 2012 14:21:01 #

treslek Loc: London

Cakey wrote:

brillant shots ..............I salute one magie when im fishing with "morning captain" etc

same here :}

Dec 26, 2012 16:01:16 #

Cocadori Loc: Montana

I've always referred to the magpie as the "Coyote of the sky..." Ian Tyson has a neat some about the Magpie.

I happen to think they are pretty cool and can be a very good friend in the back country and wilderness areas. If ya see a bunch of magpies steer clear.. probably not a good thing a lies ahead. ;-)

Dec 26, 2012 16:02:53 #

Cocadori Loc: Montana

Doin' some still hunting and sneeked upon this ole boy... err actually young buck...

Dec 26, 2012 16:03:45 #

Cocadori Loc: Montana

Was in the thick stuff watching him for about an hour and after he chewed his cud a bit and a brief nap he decided to move off... I took this before he departed.

Dec 26, 2012 16:08:03 #

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

Whew!
I'm not sure which I admire and appreciate more:
1. these AMAZING photos

or

2. your ability and experience of getting out there to TAKE them!

Regardless... I JUST found this thread and will play along in a bit, if you like. (Just don't expect them to be anywhere NEAR as stellar as your work! Deal!? *grins* )

Dec 26, 2012 16:09:34 #

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

treslek wrote:

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I'm so glad you shared this rhyme... I couldn't remember past 6! Thanks :)

Dec 26, 2012 16:53:29 #

Cocadori Loc: Montana

I appreciate the kind words but a B I G lens helps!

Dec 26, 2012 16:54:45 #

Cocadori Loc: Montana

Right before Christmas I crawled as close as a guy could through the open to get this guy...

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