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Baby Blue Jay

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Posted by Matthew Kennedy on June 22, 2010 at 5:25 PM
This little guy was perched very low and alone this afternoon. I was able to get right up to him for a few shots. I have a feeling he fell out of the nest. I was a little concerned about him, until I got drilled in the back of the head by a much larger and meaner Blue Jay. It hurt worse than you would think.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1259/4725049781_8bd336ef57_b.jpg

Both shots were at 300mm f/8 no crop. I had to flip the macro switch to focus close enough.
Posted by Jan Harrison on June 23, 2010 at 9:39 PM
Matt, I really like your shots. The detail and bokeh is great. Too bad most of these little guys don't survive.
Posted by Merle Cook on June 24, 2010 at 5:08 PM
That's a nice shot Matt. The detail in the feathers and the disgusted look on the bird's face make it.