Red Bellied Woodpecker and Blue Jay (1 Viewer)

[Donna]

This RB was willing to share, but the Blue Jay wasn't having any part of it. He did manage to fill his mouth before he left though:eat:

 

[Tammie]

Wow Donna!
That's an unbelievable picture! ARe you sure you're new at this?!Must be a natural born talent. Keep 'em comin'! Please!

 

[Donna]

Promise, Tammie...I started taking pictures of birds this winter when they began coming back to the feeders, about a month or so ago. I also promise that I delete TONS more than I keep!

 

[bcurrie]

Donna, another great capture. You certainly have a knack for pressing the button at the right moment.

 

[Janie]

That's a great picture! You have perfect timing.

 

[IanF]

Another great shot Donna. You have some really nice birds visiting your garden and you have the technique of capturing them down to a T !
Well done.

 

[Sal]

Donna that is a stunning pic! I've never seen a blue jay , the colour of the feathers is magnificent - and that beak full of seeds -well . . . .! Thanks very much.

 

[Donna]

Well, Sal, isn't that what makes this forum so awesome? We get to see birds from all over the world here.

Blue Jays are definitely handsome fellas (and gals), they will stuff the pouches in their necks full and then take off. I've seen them take 6 peanuts at a time. They can raise the crest on their heads, also. Yup...they're stunning birds alright. Glad you enjoyed seeing him.

 

[Gaye Horn]

What a neat capture.. really super ...:t:

 

[1birdylady]

Donna A that is a great shot. I love watching the woopeckers defending the peanuts.

 

[pnicholls]

A great capture Donna. Can't wait until the leaves come out on the trees to give you some background color! What is that underneath the peanuts, peanut butter?

 

[Donna]

Pete, that is some homemade suet that I make. The birds really seem to like it. The birds here go through tons of seed and it's very expensive, so I put together this mix.

I would love to have some color in the background, I don't feed in the late spring or summer though. I have to put the $$$ from birdseed into garden seed and stuff. There's plenty for the birds to forage for out here in the country. I let them do what comes natural then. Guess we'll see what happens....

 

[peter hayes]

Another great shot, Donna. You're having us on, aren't you? Surely you've been doing this for donkey's years!!!!

 

[bluebwatchNC]

Those are two real cuties !! The jay looks to be saying " Take all you want,I'm just leaving ".

 

[Donna]

I'm glad you all enjoyed the picture. Peter, if you look at the eagle pictures I posted, you will know that I'm new at this! I had no idea how to capture a bird in motion...plus they were moving so fast! That's one thing about digital cameras, they don't always focus fast enough...or maybe it was just trying to figure out what I wanted it to focus on!


Thanks for all the nice words...sure makes sharing fun!

 

[paula]

Donna, you are a star!
What a great picture, it really tells a story.
What lovely birds you have around you.