Three more of my favorite shots to share in my series of three medium-sized bird species. I am fortunate that these three hang out in my backyard quite often!
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Blue Jay
Length 9.8-11.8 in (25-30 cm)
Weight 2.5-3.5 oz (70-100 g)
Wingspan 13.4-16.9 in (34-43 cm)
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Northern Flicker, Yellow-shafted (female)
Length 11.0-12.2 in (28-31 cm)
Weight 3.9-5.6 oz (110-160 g)
Wingspan 16.5-20.1 in (42-51 cm)
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Northern Cardinal (male)
Length 8.3-9.1 in (21-23 cm)
Weight 1.5-1.7 oz (42-48 g)
Wingspan 9.8-12.2 in (25-31 cm)
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All three photos taken in my backyard, December 2021.
