It has been wonderfully amazing for me to see and photograph eastern birds again, including this Blue Jay with nesting material in their bill here in Arkansas.
Blue Jays are abundant here in Arkansas. They sure weren’t common in Utah. Blue Jays are bold, brilliant, and downright beautiful, especially when the light catches their blues just right.
Adult Blue Jay with nesting material in Arkansas – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/640, ISO 1000, +0.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
Four days ago, I was sitting outside with my camera handy when this Blue Jay came in looking for nesting materials. I’m certainly glad she or he did that while the light was nice.
I have a pretty good idea where this jay is building their nest in the pines because I’ve seen jays repeatedly flying up to the same spot in one of the trees. If they do nest there, lay eggs, and hatch young, I may be lucky enough to see their chicks fledge.
By the way, Blue Jays lay 3 to 7 eggs which hatch in 16 to 18 days.
Blue Jay babies are super cute! Small, fluffy, and full of attitude from the start.
When the young jays get a little older, they can get sassy, loud, and pretty inquisitive. I hope to photograph them doing all kinds of baby bird things this spring and summer.
Right now, I’m quite content to photograph the adult Blue Jays gathering nesting materials, taking baths, flying in for sunflower seeds, and listening to their calls.
They sure are easy on the eyes too! With those striking colors and bold personalities, it’s hard not to be captivated by them. Yeah, I don’t even try to ignore their appeal.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Blue Jay photos plus facts and information about this species.
Yet another post to fuel my avian envy.