The scrub jays are very common here and they are very vocal. Maralee
Winter has Arrived – Day 54 – A Year of Wildlife
Winter has finally arrived on the high desert. We've had some snow for the last two days and more is expected this weekend. It is a brisk -2°F outside this morning, although I expect it to warm up a little bit. At least I hope it does. The birds are more active at the feeder …
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Scrub Jay – Day 49 – A Year of Wildlife
One of our numerous scrub jays stealing peanuts.
Scrub Jay
We have a lot of scrub jays around here and I don't normally seek them out to photograph them. But this one just sat and waited for me to take its photo. Maralee
Scrub Jay
The scrub jay is a very common bird around here. I see them chasing other birds away from the feeder, in the trees, bushes . . . just about everywhere. They have a very raucous voice and most times can be heard before they are seen. Maralee