Handsome Steller's Jay in Snow
by Judi Dressler
Title
Handsome Steller's Jay in Snow
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I had gone up into the hills to visit friends, and took my camera in expectation of seeing birds that don't show up near my house. I was not disappointed, as there were several Stellar's Jays flying in out out of the trees. This one saw something in the snow, and flew down to investigate. Isn't s/he handsome against that white snow?
From Cornell Ornithology's website: "A large, dark jay of evergreen forests in the mountainous West. Steller’s Jays are common in forest wildernesses but are also fixtures of campgrounds, parklands, and backyards, where they are quick to spy bird feeders as well as unattended picnic items. When patrolling the woods, Steller’s Jays stick to the high canopy, but you’ll hear their harsh, scolding calls if they’re nearby. Graceful and almost lazy in flight, they fly with long swoops on their broad, rounded wings."
Photo taken on November 22nd, 2018, near Ward, Colorado
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Won 2nd Place in FAA's WEEKLY PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE BIRDS IN WINTER contest, on 1/3/20
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Comments (88)
Tina M Powell
Judi what a stunning capture! The blue color against the snow is gorgeous! Great description and Beautiful work ! L/F
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Thanks for sharing this popular beauty! Congratulations! Your wonderful work has been featured on the home page of the Over 3000 Views group. Please make it available for future viewing by posting your feature in the Featured Images Archive discussion thread and any other appropriate discussion threads-- ie sales of your group images etc.
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Beautiful winter scene with stunning capture of the Steller Jay in the snow.....amazing work Judi! LF
Judi Dressler
Thank you to the buyer from Brookfield, WI, who bought a wood print of this image on July 1, 2022!
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Wow! Amazing clarity and exposure on this stunning capture of the Steller's Jay in the snow! L/f Fb Just Birds
Patty Donoghue
What a Beauty Judy! I have never seen such a turquoise bird, beautiful bird, a bird in snow,
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #15 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Diana Mary Sharpton
Gorgeous detailed image Judi... nominated for special feature in the 1000 view group T/F
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p