Drew's Birds: The Most Pathetic Blue Jay Ever

Thursday, August 26, 2010

The Most Pathetic Blue Jay Ever

It is hard to be a teen. We all remember those days. Days of change and mocking or just hating the way you look for the smallest thing. "What will the other kids say?" "I can't go out like this!"

This was one of those days for this young Blue Jay. It is picture day and you suddenly molt all of your head and neck feathers.

A day or two later it started to show some signs that the new feathers were definitely coming in but it is still an unattractive appearance.

Blue Jay

He will fit in soon. Hopefully in time for all of the new visiting migrants that are already flying into the area. Besides, Mom is there to lend support.

4 comments:

Greg Draiss said...: Why it's so ugly looking is because this photo was taking in molting season which means the blue jay was molting; 3:15 PM
J. Andrew Boyle said...: Hey, Greg.

Yep. I mention that in the paragraph above the first photo.

Thanks!

Andrew; 4:00 PM
Christoph said...: Hey Andrew,

I really enjoy your blog; I am curious how you get these amazing shots... do you have a 200mm lens that you shoot from a distance or is there some kind of camera set up near the feeders?

Great blog; very original.
I respect this greatly!!

Good day,

http://thedailyconsciousness.blogspot.com/; 9:46 AM
J. Andrew Boyle said...: Hey, Christoph.

Thanks for the kind words!

These shots were from the Audubon BirdCam which is positioned about 2 feet in front of the feeder. If there is a keyword at the bottom of the post for the cam then it is from there.

I try to make a note of when it is just the SLR.

I just moved the cam to a new location and hope to get some smaller birds next.; 10:57 AM