Blue Thief - Steller's Jay

Guest - Nov 18, 2006 08:07 AM EDT
Beautiful bird and great closeup! Carol

Guest - Nov 18, 2006 06:18 AM EDT
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" :)

Guest - Nov 18, 2006 05:42 AM EDT
Another cracking shot Alandra! The bird's blue plumage against the red-brown wood makes a satisfying contrast. Steve

Guest - Nov 18, 2006 04:35 AM EDT
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.

Guest - Nov 18, 2006 02:29 AM EDT
Great colors and detail. Doubt he thinks he's raiding anything.