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Monday, January 21, 2019

Puffed Up...Trying to Stay Warm

I didn't know what kind of bird it was, sitting atop the suet.
I tapped on the window and it didn't budge...

I didn't want to chase it off, I just wanted to know who had selected such an odd spot for a nap.

One eye open only slightly, the tapping had arose it's curiosity, but only a little...

as the beak popped out, I knew it was a Blue Jay

The suet is under the overhang of the house, protected from these fierce winds.

Smart bird, a nap...

a meal,

and protection from the wind!

This Blue Jay was quite content and happy, staying for quite a while before flying off!

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20 comments:

  1. eileeninmdJanuary 21, 2019 at 9:32 AM

    Hello, sleeping on the suet, that is original. I guess the Blue Jay did not want to share. Great series. Stay warm! Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week ahead.

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  2. Dicky BirdJanuary 21, 2019 at 9:40 AM

    Yes, he is smart. What a puff ball!

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,January 21, 2019 at 9:57 AM

    Taking a nap and guarding lunch at the same time. Smart bird!

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  4. Author R. Mac WheelerJanuary 21, 2019 at 10:08 AM

    ♥ ☺

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  5. SandiJanuary 21, 2019 at 10:54 AM

    That is a very fluffy bird! It's like my hair in the 80's.

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  6. Екатерина БалагуроваJanuary 21, 2019 at 11:38 AM

    What a fluffy! :)

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  7. Farm GirlJanuary 21, 2019 at 1:05 PM

    I bet he was guarding the food too. Poor thing, I couldn't tell either until he finally moved. Great shots Debbie.

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  8. Marie SmithJanuary 21, 2019 at 2:15 PM

    Those downy feathers must keep it really warm. Great captures.

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  9. Louca por porcelanaJanuary 21, 2019 at 2:48 PM

    Very beautiful!Great pics!

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  10. KimJanuary 21, 2019 at 3:57 PM

    I love how all the pretty birds keep visiting your home. It must get around the bird kingdom that there is a lovely lady who leaves food for them and takes amazing photos of them in all their glory and shows the world. Yep.....I guess they rather love your place.

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  11. BonnieJanuary 21, 2019 at 4:19 PM

    Such a sweet bird... He knew who to visit!

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  12. Ruth HiebertJanuary 21, 2019 at 7:45 PM

    He does look all fluffed up. I would not have guessed Blue Jay from the first coupe of pictures.

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  13. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 21, 2019 at 11:20 PM

    That’s a smart bird ...one stop shopping for all his needs!

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  14. AngieJanuary 21, 2019 at 11:58 PM

    Debbie - what a fabulous series of photos … I never would have guessed that was a Jay - I thought Tufted Titmouse ...

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  15. italiafinlandiaJanuary 22, 2019 at 5:10 AM

    ...the little fluffy thing!

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  16. Hena TayebJanuary 22, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    What a beauty.. we have so many blue jays in our backyard. But I never knew they did that.

    http://www.henatayeb.blogspot.com

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  17. 21 WitsJanuary 22, 2019 at 11:40 AM

    Oh my Debbie what stunning captures and such a great looking day you were having too!

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  18. Brian KingJanuary 22, 2019 at 6:06 PM

    LOL! That's awesome! What better place to sleep than on your food? Kind of a two-for-one deal!

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  19. Lowcarb team memberJanuary 23, 2019 at 4:02 PM

    What a sensible bird - great photographs Debbie.

    All the best Jan

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  20. Karen LakisJanuary 31, 2019 at 6:08 PM

    I’m wondering if your blue jays are used to seeing you around. The ones at my feeder will fly away if they see even the slightest movement inside my house!!! Quite a smart blue jay you have!

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