The Blue Jay Story

Saturday, August 22, 2020,

 

I was visiting the Rehab Room at Sweetbriar back in August of 2017 when one of our resident Blue Jays decided to perch upon my head. This was not an unusual occurrence as she would often perch on our heads or shoulders, or backs or pretty anywhere else she pleased. The only unusual thing about this was that she could find purchase on my bald and freshly waxed head.

I took a photo of the Blue Jay – I think it was Marguerite – and posted it on Facebook. One of my friends commented, “Looks like she laid an egg!”

And that is the Blue Jay Story.  JK.

A Blue Jay Striking Poses

Thursday, April 4, 2019,

In the above photo is a Blue Jay in a typical pose. He – or she – is looking interesting and interested. He gives off an air of intelligence and command. He is, after all, a Corvid, a relative of both Crows and Ravens, birds that are known for their smarts and self awareness. So maybe he realizes just how handsome he truly is and decides to offer me a profile shot just so I can further bask in his beauty. Or maybe I’m reading way too much into this and he just decided to turn his head. 🙂  JK

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