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From Cornell Lab of Ornithology:
A bold and curious bird, the Florida Scrub-Jay can become hand-tame in areas where it comes in contact with people. Unfortunately, it is restricted to the rare oak scrub community of Florida, a habitat under constant threat of development, and is classified as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Florida Scrub Jay -4912
The scrub jays and a couple of Steller's jays were visiting my tray feeder for a while on Sunday afternoon. These might be the best shots I have gotten of this species yet. the fall colors behind this pretty bird really make it stand out.
The Scrub Hare are mammals and have long ears which are grey in colour. It is the sun that adds an outstanding element to this image. (Kruger National Park, RSA).
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Aphelocoma coerulescens (5 shots of the same individual); located in scrub habitat near the Venetian section of the intracoastal waterway, near the Gulf Coast. This is the only bird species endemic to Florida, but it is legally classified as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act; biologists estimate that there are fewer than 4,000 birds scattered across the state in scrub habitat that is rapidly dwindling due to over-development. It is closely related to the western scrub jay species. It is omnivorous but caches acorns and remembers where they are located. It lives in small family groups that exhibit cooperative breeding: offspring from recent years stay near their parents and help guard the nest, watching for potential predators and feeding their younger siblings, even at the expense of their own individual reproductive success. We observed bald eagles and swallow-tailed kites in the same area.
March 29, 2023
Venice, Florida
Emigrant Lake - Jackson County - Oregon - USA
Habitat : Scrub
Food : Omnivore
Nesting : Tree
Behavior : Ground Forager
Conservation : Low Concern
"The “blue jay” of dry lowlands along the Pacific seaboard, the California Scrub-Jay combines deep azure blue, clean white underparts, and soft gray-brown. It looks very similar to the Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay (they were considered the same species until 2016), but is brighter and more contrasting, with a bold blue breast band. The rounded, crestless head immediately sets it apart from Steller’s Jays. These birds are a fixture of dry shrublands, oak woodlands, and backyards from Washington state south to Baja California... California Scrub-Jays—like many members of the crow and jay family—have a mischievous streak. They’ve been caught stealing acorns from Acorn Woodpecker caches, and some even steal acorns they’ve watched other jays hide. When these birds go to hide their own acorns, they check first that no other jays are watching."
- Cornell University Lab of Ornithology
They are really called California Scrub Jays, but I call them California "Yackers", because they make loud noises whenever they are around. They are also bully's when it comes to other birds. They are always chasing other birds off!
They sure are beautiful birds, and I do like photographing them.
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One of my local buddies. I put out peanuts for him and, when I call "Hey Jay Jay!" he bobs his head in greeting. If there are no peanuts out and I have the back door open, he will perch nearby and yell at me. ;)
Northern Scrub-Robin (male)
Drymodes superciliaris
December 30th, 2024
Lockhart River, Far North Queensland
Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM lens
One of the trickier birds to photograph well at Cape York are these skulky Northern Scrub-Robins. Confined to the northern tip of Cape York, Northern Scrub-Robins are usually solitary birds, claiming a permanent territory where they forage in the leaf litter of the forest. Indeed, this species spends the majority of its time low to the ground, even nesting on the forest floor.
Often heard, this male was particularly keen on attracting the attention of a mate, & was heard every day during our stay at the amazing Greenhoose. In fact, this vocal little fella was set up right outside our cabins, singing his little heart out, even during the heat of the day.
One afternoon I set up a stool on one of the rainforest walks, watched & waited. This male had several specific perches he was using to call, & he would move from one to another to another. Once on his perch, he put on a wonderful show, singing & periodically preening, only a few metres away. A brilliant experience!
For a change a pair of reasonably clean class 73s on the Downs RHTT! Seen approaching Gomshall 73109 leads, with 73107 on the rear, running as 3W91 0945 Tonbridge West Yard to Tonbridge West Yard via Purley, Oxted and Shalford with reversals at the latter two and South Croydon. The North Downs form the backdrop which in places rise to over 950'.
When we travel to Florida, we always try to visit the Florida Scrub Jays. They are endemic to Florida, and sadly they are an Endangered Species due to shrinking habitat. It only took a couple of minutes for them to show up and entertain us with their antics.
Canon 1DX, F8, 1/1250, ISO 1000
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