The other week when it snowed, one of the visitors to our backyard feeder was this Steller's Jay. You always know they are there without even seeing them as they are quite vocal. Of course they are bullies. What jay isn't?
The Pacific form of the Steller's Jay doesn't have the white eye shadow like the Rocky Mountain ones. I do like the blue streaks on the face. These birds are very common in our area.
Adult Pacific Form Steller's Jay- February 2011
From May 2009
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22 comments:
Those Jays are noisy, like all the corvids. I can even see the snow falling in your captures. Like those light blue patches on its crest. I never noticed that before.
Fine shots of this beautiful jay. We have mountain jays but none of this variety as far as I know. Nice one.
Really beautiful guys!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Such a beautiful blue; and I love those two flashes on the head.
BEAUTIFUL!
I think these are my favorite birds. Tons of personality and as smart as can be!
What a gorgeous bird!
I have heard of this type of Blue Jay, but can't say I've ever even see a picture of one. These birds are awesome, Sally. The deep blue and light blue combination is just spectacular. Well done! :)
Always enjoy the jays and the stellars are just that---Wonderful photos!!
A stunning bird and what a beautiful crown. Great images many thanks for sharing your lovely Jay.
Great photos of beautiful birds. I remember seeing some of these when I visited WA and they were such fun to watch.
Brilliant blue colouration on that Jay. Love to have something like that visiting my feeders.
We only get the scrub jay where we live in Oregon and none at all here. The Stellar is a lovely bird (but as you say it is still a noisy Jay. Nicei pix.
It's the red-winged blackbirds that are the bullies at our feeder. No steller's jays here and the scrub jays stick to the oak woodland about half a mile away.
What wonderful photos! The Stellar Jay is a beautiful bird.
What a great bird - and what a good set of pictures.
Stewart M - Australia
Very beautiful. What a bird and what a photo. Bravo.
Have a nice day.
Wow! A very good looking bird, nice colors!
Whaw, it's a beauty!
Beautiful! I have never seen one of those.
What a lovely creature, I had no idea this bird exsisted. I love the snow in the shots, I think that streaking looks awesome!
They are such beautiful birds to see with their rich blue colors. Love the falling snow too!
One of my favorite birds! Great shots.
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