Steller's Jay in Summer

by Donna Kennedy

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Steller's Jay in Summer

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Donna Kennedy

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Photograph - Photographs

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Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy-
Photographed in early Summer-Reno Nevada

Steller’s Jays (Cyanocitta stelleri) are large songbirds with large heads, chunky bodies, rounded wings, and a long, full tail. The bill is long, straight, and powerful, with a slight hook. Steller’s Jays have a prominent triangular crest that often stands nearly straight up from their head.
Like other jays, Steller’s Jays are bold, inquisitive, intelligent, and noisy. Steller’s Jays spend much of their time exploring the forest canopy, flying with patient wingbeats. They come to the forest floor to investigate visitors and look for food, moving with decisive hops of their long legs.
Look for Steller’s Jays in evergreen forests of western North America, at elevations of 3,000-10,000 feet (lower along the Pacific coast). They’re familiar birds of campgrounds, picnic areas, parks, and backyards.

Thank you to the Administrators that Featured this photo in the following Groups:
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September 15th, 2022

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