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Steller’s Jay And House Finch In The Snow for Camera Critters Christmas

Steller’s Jay and House Finch photo by Brigitte Jordan

Brigitte took this photo that looks like a House Finch riding a Steller’s Jay.  We had a foot of snow on the ground for the past week so the backyard is full of Dark-eyed Juncos, Steller’s and Western Scrub Jays, Spotted Towhees and Golden-crowned Sparrows.

We still have the Lesser Goldfinches, Pine Siskins, Mourning Doves, House Finches, Oak Titmice, Acorn Woodpeckers, and White-breasted Nuthatches at the feeders.  We have also been blessed with visits from Nuttall’s Woodpeckers, Hermit Thrushes, American Robins and a Ruby-crowned Kinglet in the past couple of weeks.

Plus we still have a few Anna’s Hummingbirds hanging around too!  Merry Christmas to all and have a great Camera Critters Weekend!

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  • lakshmi December 21, 2008, 5:22 am

    what a beautiful picture..have a great week

    lakshmis last blog post..India through my eyes – Palette or plate at Lepakshi ?

  • Thomas December 21, 2008, 8:44 am

    Beautiful and interesting catch Larry

    Thomass last blog post..Birding in India – "If looks could kill"

  • Lisa's Chaos December 21, 2008, 10:14 pm

    You’re so lucky to still have hummers around! And we don’t have Stellar Jays around here. 🙁 Pretty!

    Lisa’s Chaoss last blog post..A Sweet Macro Monday

  • Joan December 21, 2008, 11:28 pm

    A beautiful picture!! It sure does look icy there though.

    Joans last blog post..Kori Bustard

  • Larry December 21, 2008, 11:50 pm

    @ Lakshmi I love the photos of your beautiful country. I have added it to my must see list for a birding trip.

    @Thomas your post on “If looks could kill” is killer! The Egyptian Vulture is my fav. Have a great vacation.

    @Lisa your walk sounds so wonderful. Isn’t it wonderful being able to see all the nature as we go through our day to day lives? I do like the female Cardinal best 😉

    @Joan your Kori Bustard is amazing! I would love to see one as long as it wasn’t running at me.

  • Grammy December 22, 2008, 6:36 am

    Great photo I love to bird watch too.

  • Misty Dawn December 22, 2008, 10:41 am

    Beautiful! I love watching the birds in the Winter. We don’t have Steller’s Jays around here though – I’d love to see one!

    Misty Dawns last blog post..It’s Cold and That’s An Understatement

  • Larry December 22, 2008, 12:28 pm

    @Grammy isn’t birdwatching fun? Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment

    @Misty thanks for stopping by. And thanks for running the meme. If your ever in California, come by and visit us. We will gladly show you some birds you have never seen before!