Steller's Jay, (Cyanocitta stelleri), Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park
We had just sat down for lunch when this Steller's Jay appeared and continued to fly around us. Unfortunately, this bird's behavior leads to me believe that it is being fed. Do not feed the wildlife. I understand it is tempting especially when they come close to you, but for many, it is a death sentence. You really upset the natural order since all wildlife has instinctual and learned behaviors on how to feed itself and its offspring.
Steller's Jay, (Cyanocitta stelleri), Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park
We had just sat down for lunch when this Steller's Jay appeared and continued to fly around us. Unfortunately, this bird's behavior leads to me believe that it is being fed. Do not feed the wildlife. I understand it is tempting especially when they come close to you, but for many, it is a death sentence. You really upset the natural order since all wildlife has instinctual and learned behaviors on how to feed itself and its offspring.