When it’s this early in the spring, I try to photograph as many of the birds that I encounter as I can. Blue Jays (Cyanocitta cristata) are pretty common where I live, but I rarely have the chance to photograph one. Earlier this month I was thrilled to hear and see this Blue Jay during a visit to Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
The Blue Jay was busily foraging in the trees, rarely stopping in any one place for very long. I was thrilled to capture this shot of the jay when it paused momentarily with some kind of berry that it had just snagged. It is not a great photo, but I like the overall feel of the photo, with the blues and greens working well together to create a pleasant image.
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Mike Powell 
I like it to. when I clicked on it to enlarge, the blue feathers looked almost iridescent. So beautiful! I love blue jays….even their raucous calls. Thank you.
It’s a good capture, Mike. They are terrific birds, and are called, “The self-appointed sentry of the woods.” So called because they are the first to announce strangers in their space!