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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. Sexes 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.[2] 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 altricial, and 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.[3] It is sometimes called a "jaybird"
a "light test" photo that I ran across archiving files. I looked at it and really thought it was a pretty nice portrait. I used my new Universal Exposure filters to see what they would do. Then of course I got caught up an tweaked other little things. I like how real and yet beautiful the image is. At least i think so. I hope Kim thinks so too.
I shot this last summer in Bremanger during my trip to Norway. The location is fairly close to the beach where I shot my other photo "Light Blue Night". This is a bit further out to sea, closer to the edge of the mountain to the right.
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On the Straits of Juan de Fuca, I came across this wading Great Blue Heron. I now recognize the patience wildlife photographers need. It took me almost 30 minutes to inch up from my backlit position to a point where I was within 10 feet. The side lit profile provided additional contrasted features that were not present before.
Over the past couple of years, I've been adding native plants to my yard, largely from seed. Yesterday I counted over 20 species of native plants in my yard. I'm proud of it. I know what it does for local wildlife. It creates a mini habitat. If each person added native plant gardens, it would do a lot to make the earth a better place.
In this photo is Blue Flag Iris. I grow it in my bog among other native plants, and some non-natives. Native plants can be very unique. Blue Flag Iris has one of the most interesting flowers in comparison to other garden irises. It also has a size and shape that looks better in gardens compared to most garden center irises. It does need wet ground, though.
I'll be posting more of my native species as they flower. Many will not flower until next year, but it will be well worth the wait.