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Thanks you're probably right.Quite a pretty bird. Seems all versions of jays are rather bold. If they're on the endangered species list you're not doing you friend any favors with his photo. Likely a federal crime
Lovely capture of that friendly, comical Character.
Thanks Paul
Thanks Steven
Thanks Steven, I agree. These birds are very friendly and curious, they often landing on your head and arms, so it must be very easy to band them. Even shooting at 200mm, I found myself backing off and moving away from them.
Thanks Kirk
Sounds like they definitely have the Jay personality!
Thanks Callie
The real crime is what's being done to its habitat....... Likely a federal crime
Totally agree. IMO they should shut Mickey down and raze his kingdom.
Not at all. In many instances, these bold and inquisitive birds will actually approach people, often perching on heads, shoulders and photo equipment if their target is calm and doesn't suddenly move or make sudden noises. Their behavior can be very entertaining to watch. The main reason these birds are endangered is loss of habitat, noted above by SilverSurfer, which is a very serious issue.... you're not doing you friend any favors with his photo. Likely a federal crime
That likely wouldn't do enough. Taking away everyone's air conditioning would more likely do the job, though. My family didn't have A/C in our house (near Orlando, Florida) until I was about fifteen years old. We spent summers getting wet at the local springs, a nearby swimming pool, or just sweating.
We barely survived nights because we had a whole house attic fan that was rated at about 3500 CFM.
Yes, they do. In unrivaled abundance!
There is way too much developing going on in Florida. People escaping from the rat race of the northern cities, with their high taxes and bad weather, the snow birds that have their second homes and all of the people from other countries that have build their vacation homes down hear. There is less and less land to build on and they've been developing right to the edges of the everglades, destroying the habitat of many of the species that call Florida there home.Not at all. In many instances, these bold and inquisitive birds will actually approach people, often perching on heads, shoulders and photo equipment if their target is calm and doesn't suddenly move or make sudden noises. Their behavior can be very entertaining to watch. The main reason these birds are endangered is loss of habitat, noted above by SilverSurfer, which is a very serious issue.
That likely wouldn't do enough. Taking away everyone's air conditioning would more likely do the job, though. My family didn't have A/C in our house (near Orlando, Florida) until I was about fifteen years old. We spent summers getting wet at the local springs, a nearby swimming pool, or just sweating.
First one I ever encountered was about 30 yards away and flew directly from a bush to the top of my head. Well... hello!Not at all. In many instances, these bold and inquisitive birds will actually approach people, often perching on heads, shoulders and photo equipment if their target is calm and doesn't suddenly move or make sudden noises. Their behavior can be very entertaining to watch. The main reason these birds are endangered is loss of habitat, noted above by SilverSurfer, which is a very serious issue.
That likely wouldn't do enough. Taking away everyone's air conditioning would more likely do the job, though. My family didn't have A/C in our house (near Orlando, Florida) until I was about fifteen years old. We spent summers getting wet at the local springs, a nearby swimming pool, or just sweating.
Your encounter is not an atypical one. That's why many wear a hat when venturing into their known haunts.
Its hard not to like and pull for such a gregarious bird.Your encounter is not an atypical one. That's why many wear a hat when venturing into their known haunts.
