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a Couple of Birds · 06:00 PM

Here are a couple of birds I took photos of while we were camping in the mountains, I think the first is an American Robin but not sure of the other. I don't think it is a Bluebird from the photos I have seen from other members. Thanks for looking. Bob

sumrall · 08-19-2011, 06:17 PM

Great captures, Bob.
I'd say the unknown bird is a "Scrub Jay". Don't have any in my area. Wish I did!

daacon · 08-19-2011, 06:19 PM

Nicely done Bob - yeah the second one looks nothing like the blue jays we have here - but it sure is blue !

**Bob Harris** · 08-19-2011, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by sumrall

Great captures, Bob.
I'd say the unknown bird is a "Scrub Jay". Don't have any in my area. Wish I did!

I have seen the Blue Jays that are in the mountains and they are twice the size of this bird and are mainly bluish is color and are quite a noisy bird that is quite inquisitive. This bird is about the size of the robin and skittish, but he and his mate enjoyed pooping on our satellite dish and motorhome mirror. Not sure what the attraction was, but I bet he was sorry when we left. Thanks for commenting, Bob

tpg2 · 08-20-2011, 05:23 AM

I can never get my bird pictures to look this good! Good job Bob!! Tom

**Bob Harris** · 08-20-2011, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by daacon

Nicely done Bob - yeah the second one looks nothing like the blue jays we have here - but it sure is blue !

thanks Dave, I have problems with bird names for some reason, all that we have now in the NV desert are crows and a few dove. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 08-21-2011, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by tpg2

I can never get my bird pictures to look this good! Good job Bob!! Tom

Thanks Tom, you have to give them that good birdseed and worms for better photos. Bob

**crewl1** · 08-21-2011, 03:46 PM

Great shots Bob. I can confirm the second is a Scrub Jay. Lots of them here in the West.

**Bob Harris** · 08-21-2011, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Great shots Bob. I can confirm the second is a Scrub Jay. Lots of them here in the West.

Larry, you being a So Cal man have probably seen many of these, thanks for clearing that up. Bob

charliezap · 08-21-2011, 06:00 PM

Nice birding Bob.The birds around here are independent and don't me as much during the plentiful summer months but they'll be back.--charliezap

**Bob Harris** · 08-22-2011, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

Nice birding Bob.The birds around here are independent and don't me as much during the plentiful summer months but they'll be back.--charliezap

Charlie, I think the birds get confused up there and return for the winter. You must have some good birdseed. I haven't even seen a photo of Buzz lately. Bob

**Sailor** · 08-22-2011, 10:00 AM

Nice job, my friend. That's some good shootin'.

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 08-22-2011, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

Nice job, my friend. That's some good shootin'.

Jer

thanks for the encouragement Jer, I had to do some talking to get the robin to pose with the worm in its mouth. Bob

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08-19-2011, 06:17 PM	#2
sumrall Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherman Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 96	Great captures, Bob. I'd say the unknown bird is a "Scrub Jay". Don't have any in my area. Wish I did!

08-19-2011, 06:19 PM	#3
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nicely done Bob - yeah the second one looks nothing like the blue jays we have here - but it sure is blue !

08-19-2011, 10:25 PM	#4
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by sumrall Great captures, Bob. I'd say the unknown bird is a "Scrub Jay". Don't have any in my area. Wish I did! I have seen the Blue Jays that are in the mountains and they are twice the size of this bird and are mainly bluish is color and are quite a noisy bird that is quite inquisitive. This bird is about the size of the robin and skittish, but he and his mate enjoyed pooping on our satellite dish and motorhome mirror. Not sure what the attraction was, but I bet he was sorry when we left. Thanks for commenting, Bob

08-20-2011, 05:23 AM	#5
tpg2 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reading, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 733	I can never get my bird pictures to look this good! Good job Bob!! Tom

08-20-2011, 10:09 AM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Nicely done Bob - yeah the second one looks nothing like the blue jays we have here - but it sure is blue ! thanks Dave, I have problems with bird names for some reason, all that we have now in the NV desert are crows and a few dove. Bob

08-21-2011, 10:39 AM	#7
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by tpg2 I can never get my bird pictures to look this good! Good job Bob!! Tom Thanks Tom, you have to give them that good birdseed and worms for better photos. Bob

08-21-2011, 03:46 PM	#8
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Great shots Bob. I can confirm the second is a Scrub Jay. Lots of them here in the West.

08-21-2011, 05:45 PM	#9
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 Great shots Bob. I can confirm the second is a Scrub Jay. Lots of them here in the West. Larry, you being a So Cal man have probably seen many of these, thanks for clearing that up. Bob

08-21-2011, 06:00 PM	#10
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	Nice birding Bob.The birds around here are independent and don't me as much during the plentiful summer months but they'll be back.--charliezap

08-22-2011, 09:35 AM	#11
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap Nice birding Bob.The birds around here are independent and don't me as much during the plentiful summer months but they'll be back.--charliezap Charlie, I think the birds get confused up there and return for the winter. You must have some good birdseed. I haven't even seen a photo of Buzz lately. Bob

08-22-2011, 10:00 AM	#12
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Nice job, my friend. That's some good shootin'. Jer

08-22-2011, 10:58 AM	#13
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Nice job, my friend. That's some good shootin'. Jer thanks for the encouragement Jer, I had to do some talking to get the robin to pose with the worm in its mouth. Bob

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