Scrub-Jay

I was so happy to finally get a shot of this Scrub-Jay after many unsuccessful attempts the past two years. For a specific identification, I spent a lot of time online comparing bird images and I am fairly certain this is a Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, which looks very similar to the California Scrub-Jay. They were considered the same species until 2016.

[Heather K]

wonderfult capture. I like the contrast between the rough texture of the wood and the soft looking feathers

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Beautiful capture Fav!

[gloria jones]

Wonderful composition, details

[*lynn]

gorgeous bird, great shot ~ fav

[Henri Russell]

Great capture.

[Suzanne]

A beautiful shot, how interesting that they were thought to be the same bird, was it Mr Woodhouse that realised they weren't?

[Chris K]

very beautiful bird and capture

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Another great shot.

[Claude Trew]

So beautiful. Brilliant shot. Fav

[Denise Wood]

FAVtastic :)

[Connie Little]

Wonderful capture. Fav.

[amyK]

Beautiful close up

[Dawn]

Beautiful fav

[Joanna kate]

Lovely clear shot

[Babs]

He is gorgeous, such a lovely colour.

[Valerie Chesney]

a very beautiful bird..

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Kerri Michaels]

great shot fav

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot

[Marcy]

Congratulations on a great capture -- very interesting to learn that it was so recently considered the same as another species, too!

[Ingrid]

Beautiful! Fav! I admire your persistence and you give me hope because you have been trying for 2 years ;)

[Dinah Pinkston]

Awesome close-up of this gorgeous bird! Fav!

[Helen Jane]

You are getting to know the birds very well. Such amazing detail on your shots.

[Harbie]

Great close up! I love that blue color!! Fav!

[Issi Bannerman]

And not just any old shot! This is perfect! Beautifully sharp.