Bluejay
by Bruce Bley
Title
Bluejay
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This blue jay was perched on a tree limb in front of our house. He looked as if he was looking for his mate.
The Blue Jay has a pronounced crest on the head, a crown of feathers, which may be raised or lowered according to the bird's mood. When excited or aggressive, the crest may be fully raised. When frightened, the crest bristles outwards, brush like. When the bird is feeding among other jays or resting, the crest is flattened to the head.
Its plumage is lavender-blue to mid-blue in the crest, back, wings, and tail, and its face is white. The underside is off-white and the neck is collared with black which extends to the sides of the head. The wing primaries and tail are strongly barred with black, sky-blue and white. The bill, legs, and eyes are all black. Males and females are nearly identical, but the male is a little larger.
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January 11th, 2014
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Comments (26)
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "A Sense of Serenity", Olyee. I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Robert, thank you so much for the feature in the group "Nature Photography 1 Per Day". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "All Natural Scenic Landscapes", Jens. I am very grateful for the honor.
Eddie Eastwood
Stunningly Beautiful Capture! FL
Bruce Bley replied:
I am so glad you enjoyed this photograph, Eddie. Thank you for the compliment and Like. I truly appreciate it.
Terri Waters
Fantastic image. Wonderful detail
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment, Terri. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Maria, I want to thank you the feature in the group "The Photographers Café". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Nadine and bob, Thank you for the feature in the group "All Natural Scenic Landscapes". I am very grateful for the honor. I would also like to thank you for your continued support of my work. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Eve, Thank you for the feature in the group " Birds Birds and More Bird..." I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "FAA Featured Images", Robert. I am very grateful for the honor and you continued support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Mariola, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Wildlife ONE A DAY". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Suesie, Thank you for the feature in the group "Anything Photographs". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Greta Corens
Beautiful capture! L/F CONGRATULATIONS! This gorgeous image is now featured on the Homepage of 'Sensational Animals', a highly viewed group. You are invited to visit the group and promote this image on the discussion thread for greater visibility of your work. http://fineartamerica.com/groups/sensational-animals-.html?tab=overview
Bruce Bley replied:
Greta, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Sensational Animals". I am very grateful for the honor.
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