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Post by neepgrin on Jan 27, 2008 22:46:45 GMT -8
found along Yale rd, Rosedale. Pls help identify - new to birding.  |
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Post by Gord on Jan 27, 2008 23:38:22 GMT -8
That's a very fluffy Steller's Jay! Cute pose and nicely captured. Watch for the blue body, black head with heavy bill and a crest. They're fairly noisy as well at times! Welcome to the site and to birding!! Please continue to ask questions and feel at home.  |
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Post by oldfulica on Jan 28, 2008 8:41:55 GMT -8
Hi Neepgrin
I don't know if it's just the way the picture came out after processing etc. but it appears like the Jay has lost its' upper mandible or maybe even hatched that way. Do you have any other pix of it?
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Post by Gord on Jan 28, 2008 21:10:30 GMT -8
Geeze, I didnt notice that until you mentioned it Len!! Poor guy!
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Post by neepgrin on Jan 28, 2008 22:17:43 GMT -8
I hadnt noticed either. wondered why he was so small. Hope these shots clarify it better. Thanks for your input.  |
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Post by oldfulica on Jan 29, 2008 7:24:02 GMT -8
That rounded knob sort of gives an indication he may have been in this condition for quite a while. Amazing it can survive. Thanks for posting.
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