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I filled up our backyard feeder with sunflower seeds to help out the birds when it is so windy and cold. They came within minutes, and I took the following shots of two of our regular fall visitors.
19 Sunday Nov 2017
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I filled up our backyard feeder with sunflower seeds to help out the birds when it is so windy and cold. They came within minutes, and I took the following shots of two of our regular fall visitors.
Ventureprone said:
Lovely photos! What lens were you shooting with?
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dweezer19 said:
What a beautiful bluejay!
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bluebrightly said:
Blue jays are so beautiful; I’m glad you appreciate them – and I’m not at all surprised because I know you look at the world with fresh eyes. Too many locals don’t appreciate Blue jays. I had a friend from Germany when I lived in NYC who was absolutely thrilled when one came to a rooftop near his apartment. He thought he had seen the most exotic bird ever. Have you noticed variation in the House finch’s plumage colors, or in their songs?
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neihtn2012 said:
I think House Finch colors, especially those of the males, are much brighter in the Spring, and more subdued now and through the Winter. Blue Jays don’t appear to change their colors much throughout the year.
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bluebrightly said:
Blue jays always seem to look the same, don’t they? We used to have a few House finches when I lived in NJ that even in Spring, had a yellower cast to the red wash on the head, and I read that with this species, diet easily affects feather color. Something to look for. House finches are around this area, but very spotty, and never at my feeders so I really don’t see them like I used to.
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MichaelStephenWills said:
blue jays are canny bunch…we love having them. Create natural photos….
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you for commenting!
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Jessica Hagan said:
So beautiful Hien! I just love your photography!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jessica!
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Success Inspirers' World said:
Lovely birds.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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Success Inspirers' World said:
Am I allowed to reblog?
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neihtn2012 said:
Sure! No problem at all.
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Success Inspirers' World said:
Thank you!
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quietsolopursuits said:
The photos are very good overall, but once again, I’m struck by the color rendition that you’re getting. So vivid and true to life.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jerry! I took these with my old 400 mm lens which has always been a good lens for color and sharpness.
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sandyjwhite said:
Nice shots. Blue Jays and House Finches are regulars at our feeders, also.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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sandyjwhite said:
You are most welcome!
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Eliza Waters said:
Blue jays are so beautiful, even if they are feeder bullies. 😉
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neihtn2012 said:
Especially when half a dozen of them take turns at the bird feeder!
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T Ibara Photo said:
Such lovely visitors! It would be grand if we could see these beautiful birds over here…
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neihtn2012 said:
It would be nice if we could all see the birds in all of our regions, but unfortunately we can’t. Photos are the next best thing to seeing them in real life, even more so than zoos or aviaries. Thank you for commenting, Takami!
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katelon said:
That Blue Jay is so beautiful! How fun to see all those birds visiting your yard.
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loisajay said:
Is that the same blue jay in the first two photos? He looks like he puffed up to have a word with you, Hien. Such a beautiful bird.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Lois. Same Blue Jay, I think. Two came, but I am pretty sure I photographed the same one several times.
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allentimphotos2 said:
What stunning colors on that blue jay. Perfect catch light. Well done. No throw aways here.
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neihtn2012 said:
Ha, ha! These are easy shots I can take from our patio door, and the birds are used to seeing me now.
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allentimphotos2 said:
That is nice to have that arrangement. You have a mutually beneficial arrangement. Do you have the birds put their claw prints on a modeling release to sign it?
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neihtn2012 said:
I might just try it!
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widowcranky said:
Amazing photos. Stunning birds, how lucky you are to have such wonderful visitors.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much. We have a wooded area in the back, inhabited by many birds and animals, such as Red foxes and deer.
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widowcranky said:
That sounds amazing 😃
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