He’s such a beautiful blue! Are yours a different variety from ours, Barbara? Because our jays are a darker, grayer shade of blue. Regardless, this is a lovely shot.
Thank you, Debbie! According to AI: “some blue jays can appear darker than others due to slight variations in their plumage, which can be influenced by factors like geographic location and individual genetics, resulting in differences in the intensity of their blue color.” I’ve noticed these differences in some individuals, too.
wonderful birdphoto!
Thank you, Leelah! ♡
Nice image showing its splendor, Barbara. They are beautiful birds– even if noisy, and bullies at the feeders! 🙂
Thank you, Eliza! I agree — I do miss the bunch we used to have flying in for peanuts on our balcony in Connecticut. 🙂
Their color pop this time of the year!
Some of the white stuff for a backdrop would have been nice!
The dapper blue jay that you folks in the east are lucky to see…a treat for this west coaster. Lovely, Barbara, thank you.
You’re welcome, Jet. Thanks so much for the gentle reminder not to take the presence of my beloved blue jays for granted. ♡
He’s such a beautiful blue! Are yours a different variety from ours, Barbara? Because our jays are a darker, grayer shade of blue. Regardless, this is a lovely shot.
Thank you, Debbie! According to AI: “some blue jays can appear darker than others due to slight variations in their plumage, which can be influenced by factors like geographic location and individual genetics, resulting in differences in the intensity of their blue color.” I’ve noticed these differences in some individuals, too.
Thanks for explaining that — it makes sense to me!
You’re welcome, Debbie!🎄
This is a great photo Barbara and a perfect pose by Mr. Jay that shows off his stunning colors!
Thank you, Linda! I love the stained glass pattern of blue squares on its wing and tail feathers.
I have always thought Blue Jays have a commanding presence in our wooded areas and that is a good way to describe their beautiful plumage!
Thank you, Linda! Blue jays don’t seem to have much presence at all around these parts so I was very excited to see this one. 🎄
They are always so beautiful. I saw a pair at the Park the other day – they were anxious to eat peanuts and almost bumped into one another. 🙂
Very pretty. You captured its face perfectly, Barbara! I don’t see them around here, so it was a nice treat to remember them.
Thank you, Teri! I don’t see blue jays as often down here as I did up north. They always looked so pretty in the snow. 🎄