Taking a Break #3
by Bruce Bley
Title
Taking a Break #3
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to North America. It is resident through most of eastern and central United States and southern Canada, although western populations may be migratory. It breeds in both deciduous and coniferous forests, and is common near and in residential areas. It is predominantly blue with a white chest and underparts, and a blue crest. It has a black, U-shaped collar around its neck and a black border behind the crest. Genders are similar in size and plumage, and plumage does not vary throughout the year. Four subspecies of the blue jay are recognized.
The blue jay mainly feeds on nuts and seeds such as acorns, soft fruits, arthropods, and occasionally small vertebrates. It typically gleans food from trees, shrubs, and the ground, though it sometimes hawks insects from the air. Like squirrels, blue jays are known to hide nuts for later consumption. It builds an open cup nest in the branches of a tree, which both sexes participate in constructing. The clutch can contain two to seven eggs, which are blueish or light brown with brown spots. Young are are brooded by the female for 8�12 days after hatching. They may remain with their parents for one to two months.
The bird's name derives from its noisy, garrulous nature. It is sometimes called a "jaybird".
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February 22nd, 2016
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Comments (28)
Connie Handscomb
Such a sweetie, Bruce! {though they sound ... well, you know ..} ; lovely image with wonderful detail! :))
Bruce Bley
Dora, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Joanna, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "All About Nature". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Romuald, Thank you again for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World". I sincerely appreciate it.
Guido Strambio
Nice title for this awesome capture, gorgeous framing and clarity, great details and pleasant blurred background! l/f
Bruce Bley
David, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I appreciate the feature in the group "Visions of Spring". Thank you for the honor.
Don Columbus
Congratulations Bryce, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings"!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group "A Birding Group-Wings", Don. I sincerely appreciate it.