Baby Blue

Gallery: AvianPosted June 14, 2013119 views4 comments

Have been having a fascinating spring in my own backyard, exact opposite from last year. Amazing how ample spring rain can affect our birds here. Lots of nests and babies the last several weeks. This little blue jay and it's sibling were hatched in a nest just outside our window in a ash tree. I'm intrigued by those huge feet.

D300s
Nikkor 300mm f4, 1.4 TC (420mm)
ISO 800
1/125 @ f/5.6
Exposure Compensation +.7EV
Tripod

C & C welcome.

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on June 15, 2013 at 6:09 AM

I guess they grow into their feet John. Nice shot of this ugly looking little fellow

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Nice detail, John.I like the state of the plumage.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 15, 2013 at 8:34 PM

Cute little tyke, just as cute as it can be. I say this about all babies because it is true, relatively speaking.

Sweet detail and pose in soft light.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on June 18, 2013 at 12:34 PM

Way to cool, what a wonderful shot to see the young Blue Jay, way to go.

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