Blue Jay Gallery

I found it a fun challenge on capturing the timid, fast-flying Blue Jay.

Blue Jays sittin’ pretty

They seemed to know this and teased me endlessly. 😉

Blue Jays in flight

“Ha ha ha, catch me if you can!”

Blue Jay ‘shooting’ up to the tree branch from the ground

Wishing all of you and yours a wonderful, blessed Holiday season. Safe travels!

Tags: blue jay, flight, Lake Greenwood, nature, perched, profile, South Carolina, wildlife, wingspan

48 thoughts on “Blue Jay Gallery”

Alittlebitoutoffocus on 12/23/2019 at 9:21 AM said:

Love the look in that last bird’s eye (watching you) as it shoots upwards! Have a great Christmas and a wonderful new year. 🎄🎅🍾🥂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:38 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Mike, he was most definitely watching me as he shot up and down numerous times. 😉 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
  
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susanhale828gmailcom on 12/23/2019 at 9:29 AM said:

Great shots, Donna! Especially that last one. We have several bluejays hanging around our yard and they definitely are a challenge to capture, but oh so pretty! Merry Christmas!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:39 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Susan, they are super fast, aren’t they?!! Merry Christmas to you and Peter!
  
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John on 12/23/2019 at 10:13 AM said:

Amazing photos Donna!! I love the in-flight photos. You are so good at bird photography! 🥰

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:41 PM said:
  
  Awwww, thank you, John! I love the challenges!! 😊
  
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tanjabrittonwriter on 12/23/2019 at 10:15 AM said:

Wonderful captures, Donna, especially that last one. They are quite private and don’t seem to want their portraits taken. Good for you (and us) for being patient enough to lie in wait for them.
Have a wonderful holiday week.
Warmly,
Tanja

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:42 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Tanja! They do like their privacy! There were always a dozen or so ‘bulleting’ around. A lot of fun. Have a wonderful, safe holiday week too!
  
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emberbear on 12/23/2019 at 11:11 AM said:

Wow! Just fabulous. They are so hard to photo. A glimpse and they are off.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:44 PM said:
  
  Thank you! They’re like bullets speeding across the sky, what fun!
  
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  - emberbear on 12/24/2019 at 4:21 AM said:
    
    Yes, so fast. Occasionally, I see one in repose on our cherry tree in the winter, but not for long!
Sandra J on 12/23/2019 at 11:21 AM said:

Awesome photos, I love getting photos of birds in flight. Very nice.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:45 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Sandra! I enjoy the challenge of birds in flight too. 😊
  
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creatingmindblog on 12/23/2019 at 12:27 PM said:

Lovely! Blue Jays are my second favourite birds.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:45 PM said:
  
  Thank you, they are a lovely color of blue!
  
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blhphotoblog on 12/23/2019 at 1:59 PM said:

Have a great holiday Donna!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:46 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Brian, you too!!
  
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Flavia Vinci on 12/23/2019 at 3:01 PM said:

You did some amazing shots here!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:46 PM said:
  
  Awwww…thank you Flavia! It takes a lot of shots to get one, lol. 😉
  
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  - Flavia Vinci on 12/24/2019 at 2:49 AM said:
    
    I can imagine! They are terribly fast, but you did a great job ☺️
Eliza Waters on 12/23/2019 at 3:27 PM said:

Nice set, Donna. Have a great week!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:47 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Eliza, you too!
  
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  - Eliza Waters on 12/24/2019 at 10:27 AM said:
    
    Thanks!
H.J. for avian101 on 12/23/2019 at 3:43 PM said:

The blue jays are my shy friends, they love peanuts and have given me a whole plethora of great pictures. I guess they providing you with the same. They are gorgeous birds fro any angle. Great post, my friend. Happy Holidays! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:48 PM said:
  
  Thank you, HJ! I love seeing a Blue Jay with a mouthful of peanuts. Happy Holidays to you and yours as well, have fun!
  
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David on 12/23/2019 at 4:03 PM said:

Wow, I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen a bird in a straight vertical ascent before.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:51 PM said:
  
  Thank you, David! This one kept dropping straight down, grabbing something from the evergreens, then would shoot straight back up. He did it numerous times. I think he was teasing me, lol. My gosh, they are super-fast!
  
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Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós on 12/23/2019 at 4:44 PM said:

Beautiful bird! Thank you, Donna.
Happy Holidays!!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:52 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Isabel, Happy Holidays to you too!
  
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belindagroverphotography on 12/23/2019 at 5:05 PM said:

The catch me if you can shot is terrific! All the best for the holidays, Donna!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:54 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Belinda! I’m not sure if there’s a faster bird, lol, they certainly challenged me. Enjoy the holidays as well!
  
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tootlepedal on 12/23/2019 at 6:01 PM said:

Patient work. Well done.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:54 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Tom!
  
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anotherday2paradise on 12/23/2019 at 7:29 PM said:

Wonderful images, Donna. Thanks so much for the holiday wishes. Have a great holiday season. 😃

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:55 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Sylvia! Best wishes to you too! 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on 12/23/2019 at 7:32 PM said:

Wow, Donna, what magnificent flight shots. I feel spoilt that you would put one of my favorite birds from your country in a showcase for me to admire, it always arouses worship and thanksgiving to be blessed with the opportunity to admire the beauty in the birds from other lands 🙂 Have a wonderful Christmas my friend!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/23/2019 at 9:58 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Ashley! I now always think of you when I see Blue Jays. 🙂 I’m happy you enjoyed them. My oh my, they are super-fast, I think we all had fun together, them playing catch-me-if-you-can. Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas to you and your wife!
  
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Indira on 12/24/2019 at 2:02 AM said:

Fabulous series of pictures, Donna… so well captured!!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/31/2019 at 7:43 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Indira!!
  
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Eddie Two Hawks on 12/24/2019 at 6:49 AM said:

Thank you for your kindness throughout the year.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/31/2019 at 7:45 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Eddie, I appreciate your visits, and love your inspirational blog! I hope your Christmas was wonderful. Best wishes to you for a healthy and beautiful New Year too!
  
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Vivek on 12/25/2019 at 1:21 AM said:

Awesome pictures, shooting up from ground. Really talented. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/31/2019 at 7:46 AM said:
  
  Thank you Vivek, same to you!
  
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Lisa Rest on 12/26/2019 at 5:21 PM said:

Great captures, Donna! Blue Jays can be the most challenging subjects. I have found them to be rarely in the mood. You have outsmarted them!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/31/2019 at 7:48 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Lisa! I’ve taken oh-so-many bad shots! lol They are a fun challenge and awesome practice!
  
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Gunta on 12/29/2019 at 6:28 PM said:

We only have the Stellar Jays, but like all Jays they’re also the amusing (and sometimes annoying) clowns. They are far too good at busting into bird feeders. 😀

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- bayphotosbydonna on 12/31/2019 at 7:50 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Gunta! I’ve seen and captured ‘your western’ Stellar Jay several years ago, quite the beauty! And yes, amusing!! 😀
  
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