Steller's Jay Dive

by Judi Dressler

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Steller's Jay Dive

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Judi Dressler

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Photograph - Photography

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Steller's Jay diving for something he saw happening on the ground. These jays are striking birds with their blue coloring, and I was thrilled to get this photo. The background in the image is the correct area where the jay flew, but the actual background of this image was replaced due to a shed obstructing it.

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 January 5th, 2020, near Ward, Colorado

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