Firsts II: Baby Blue Jay by ShadowsNTime

Photography • Animals • posted on Jul 17, 2008

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Being an avid animal lover I have watched and listened to birds all my life. But this one is a first for me. I don't know if they even have these in Washington state and I do not recall ever hearing the sound they make. About five weeks ago the awesome male bird showed up in my backyard but was very skittish and always in a dark area where I couldn't get a clear shot. Now I know the sound as he moves nearer to the yard early morning each day. But I was totally delighted to see this baby at the feeders about a week or two ago! I was only about 2 feet from the ground feeder when he flew down. He didn't seem as skittish as the adult bird and just went about eating while I stood there, but I remembered how skittish the adult was so I just quickly snapped a few shots. I tried the zoom but it wasn't good for this bird as he blended into the background too much. So its not a quality photo but again its a first for me! I should also say that all of my firsts are because of my Alex. I had never been to New York before, he moved me here, nearly 3000 miles from my 'home'. Thats the biggest first! Thanks for looking and for previous comments!

Comments (17)

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DarkStormCrow

1:39AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

Cool shot, well done..

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ShadowsNTime

1:40AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

i'm delighted for you too! Congrats!

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Meisiekind

1:52AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

He sure is a cutie Lynn... I like your "firsts" theme!!! :)

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e-brink

3:57AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

Mmmm, I don't think I've ever seen one of those before. Interesting effects you've used to bring the eye in.

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SapUS59

4:01AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

a great capture and presentation my friend.

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virginiese

4:04AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

Nice shot and presentation. Nice birdie :-)

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ledwolorz

4:46AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

Very beautiful work.

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GBCalls

5:34AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

Blue jays are fun, very pretty in color and yet many dislike them for their habits... Great capture!

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emmecielle

5:40AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

very nice photo! :)

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timtripp

6:33AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

terrific capture!

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cherokee1961

7:46AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

Great composition - excellent capture!

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durleybeachbum

8:25AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

Great to see this!

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hydroCat

9:44AM | Thu, 17 July 2008

Lovely, Lynn! Well done! :) Thanx!

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Richardphotos

12:00PM | Thu, 17 July 2008

I like blue jays very much.the usual birds around here are not very colorful so when I see a Jay or Cardinal, it is special.excellent work Lynne

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farmerC

1:33PM | Thu, 17 July 2008

Fantastice creation.

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busi2ness

2:03PM | Thu, 17 July 2008

I love your "first". I also started off with the feeder being far and gradually moved the feeder for the fruit eaters to about 6 feet from a window. Now I do most of the captures from there.

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