Blue Jay Way

I have been trying to get a shot of this glorious type of bird for months. They are so quick and good at NOT having their picture taken. Finally, I got this one today! :)

This is not really a "Blue Jay" but we usually call them that. They are actually a "Stellar's Jay." But... I think it's close enough to link them to this very cool song by George Harrison when he was still with the Beatles.

They are a really magestic bird and a whole flock can swoop into your yard so quickly almost like a Swat Team. Don't let their pretty exterior fool you. If you've ever been awakened by a flock of them in the early morning you might not appreciate these guys at all. They have the most unfortunate call of any bird. It's really loud and really awful. You can hear it in the link above under the "Sound" tab (3rd "Call" down) Turn it up loud for the full effect. ;-)

The Beatles from their "Magical Mystery Tour" album (1967)

Blue Jay Way

Blue Jay Way

Blue Jay Way

Alain Clement, , raingirl, Nouchetdu38 and 24 other people have particularly liked this photo

34 comments - The latest ones

Andy Rodker ^club

Good capture!!!!

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thank you, Andy!

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club

Fabulous shot Karen ... hopefully you're glad you persevered! ;)

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to autofantasia ^club

I am, Paul. Photographing any wildlife takes patience. They are such pretty birds that they're worth the wait.

Thanks so much! :)

7 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

superb capture, bravo for the patience !!!
lovely memories with this song !

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Nora Caracci ^club

Oh, so glad you like the song. Grazie, Nora! :)

7 years ago.

Chrissy ^club

er ist wundervoll!

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Chrissy ^club

Danke, Chrissy. :)

7 years ago.

Valfal ^club

What a gorgeous shot, Karen! They must be a close relative to the Eastern Blue Jay that inhabits my neck of the woods; very pretty birds, but ugly sounding and aggressive.

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Valfal ^club

I wonder if they are.... Yeah, they're noisy buggers but it's sure fun to watch how sneaky they are. Thanks, Val. :)

7 years ago.

ROL/Photo ^club

WAOUHHH excellent portrait

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to ROL/Photo ^club

Lol. Merci, Rol. :)

7 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

Quelle beauté !!

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Merci. :)

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

A beautiful looking bird and a wonderful capture Karen
Patience gets you there in the end,
Love the link by the way

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you, Roger! :)

7 years ago.

Jeff Farley

First class Karen and I admire your patience !!

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Jeff Farley

Thanks so much, Jeff. :)

7 years ago.

Jeff Farley

An excellent image Karen, thank you for posting to Fur, Fin and Feather.

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Jeff Farley

Thanks again. :)

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

What a beautiful looking bird Karen. I love the deep blue colours. An excellent capture, - sitting prettily amongst all the green leaves. With a call like that and those colours you could at least find him and your patience paid off. I don't have a lot of luck with birds and butterflies, - I usually end up with just a blur or nothing at all! I am probably too noisy and too impatient! Love the link Karen, - you can't go far wrong with the Beatles.

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

They're so exotic for this area. I had to get an image! :)

Thanks so much, Carol!

7 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

A very beautiful bird. And, a very beautiful photograph, Karen. Love the electric blue and the framing is superb. A clever musical match and, yes, a very cool song :-)

Thank you for posting to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

Thanks, Roger. This has always been a favorite "George" song for me.

Glad you like the combination and I'm always happy to post in Sight and Sound. :)

7 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

splendide !

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Grazie, Annemarie!

7 years ago.

Esther ^club

He is a gorgeous bird.

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thanks, Esther. :)

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Excellent capture. We have jays here in UK, not quite so spectacular but just as elusive;-)

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you. :)

7 years ago.

Giancarlo Ticozzi

I have been trying to get a shot of this glorious type of bird for months. They are so quick and good at NOT having their picture taken. Finally, I got this one today! :)

And ... then you did very well, congratulations! Bird and pictures many beautiful.

Hi and good week. Giancarlo

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Giancarlo Ticozzi

Grazie, Giancarlo, and a good week to you too! :)

7 years ago.

raingirl ^club

i've never been able to photograph these birds, both because they are not prone to holding still for portraits (as you point out), but also because we mostly see western scrub jays here (here being not very far south of you - i'm in portland, oregon)

you've done a great job - beautiful.

i would love to have this in my personal group 'my favorite animals' - would you consider?

7 years ago. Edited 7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to raingirl ^club

Thank you, Laura. I'll be glad to add it to your group if you can provide an invitation. :)

7 years ago.

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