Carol DM
Moved the deck feeder closer to the patio doors. Filled the feeder with whole peanuts. And now the blue jays are visiting often. As long as there are peanuts.
They are such beautiful birds. A striking blue color. Taking photos inside, behind the patio doors, and between the close blinds. I will gradually get in the open to get photos, once they are use to the movement.
Blue Jays make a large variety of calls that carry long distances. Most calls produced while the jay is perched within a tree. Usually flies across open areas silently, especially during migration. Stuffs food items in throat pouch to cache elsewhere; when eating, holds a seed or nut in feet and pecks it open.
Photo ©CarolDM2019
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Birds fly away easily, a challenge to photograph. Did you know this?
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Lovely capture, this photo is precious and I did not know some birds ate peanuts until now
Thanks and yes many love these peanuts. And they like peanut butter as well. I often make suet with peanut butter.
Perfect capture once again dear friend.
Thanks, you are always so kind.
They are really beautiful! We have European jays that have different plumage.
I agree, and I have not seen those before.
Carol DM
Wao this is too beautiful
Thanks, I love birds in my backyard.
Even the master of Narnia has problems capturing bird pictures. There is hope for me! Thank you Carol, you are right birds are hard to capture!
Challenges, not problems. I want them to be close to the deck, so I knew to photograph them I would have get creative. This has always worked over the years, and in a few weeks I will be able to open the blinds and stay behind the patio doors snapping away!
i need to find a way to help the birds move away from the densest part of the tree without risking the larger birds getting a free lunch!
It is a balance you have to figure out for sure. Different types and sizes of bird feeders might work.
i have to also be careful not to draw them out too far as the hawks are there waiting!
Hawks are always lurking somewhere.
Wow he is a remarkable looking specimen. I have never seen a blue Jay before. Great capture Carol.
Thanks Dawn, they are a favorite of mine. Very loud but beautiful markings.
if you’ve got flight capability, you’re inclined to use it
You are right, I would love to fly with the birds Alex… I think.
step one- hollow bones
you are right about that
step two, evolve wings and feathers
I could be Birdwoman, like Keaton was Birdman.
You managed to get a great photo there.
That used to happen with our cuckoos. Earlier it was the zoom that got them in my camera but slowly they tolerated me coming closer. It takes time.
Thanks, it was a challenge but I so enjoy seeing these on the deck. It is so cold outside, I will have to stay in to photograph them.
I find blue jays are particularly challenging as they stay on the bird feeder for mere seconds. Great photo.
That is why I have to use the tripod. The only way to get them! Thanks.
Under no circumstances would I be able to photograph a bird when it takes off. The birds are too fast. ?
Sure you could! With a tripod and a little patience.
That is a lovely bluejay. You were lucky to get such a capture. I once got one of a tiny little bird standing on the road in Latvia and as I walked away he was still there deep in thought,
Thanks, standing behind the glass makes it challenging but doable!
I hope that little bird was ok and he survived.
When the birds take off they are a real challenge for painting, dear Carol
You are right. The tripod helps when this happens. Keeps the camera still.
That makes every capture more special!
Yes I have to agree with you.