Can't We all just get along?
by Kym Backland
Title
Can't We all just get along?
Artist
Kym Backland
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Here's another action shot of "Mr. Bud" The Douglas Squirrel telling Mr. Blue Steller's Jay, he too needs to get off of "his deck". These two play a game of "cat and mouse" otherwise known as " Squirrel and Bird"... They both have gotten a little hurt at one time or the other. But, I think they are really playmates. Mr. Bud lets out the wild "car alarm" noise to let Mr. Steller's Jay know he means business. I didn't realize that these Steller's Jay can imitate many sounds just like a Mina Bird can. The Stellar Jay imitates the Douglas squirrel perfectly. The best trick this Stellar Jay has is "He makes an Eagle sound, or a Hawk sound) this consequently scares off the squirrel, and the seeds then belong to him. All is right with "Bud the squirrel's" world. Here's a few factoids about Steller's Jays. The Steller’s jay is a bold and aggressive species frequently found scavenging in campgrounds, picnic areas, and feeding stations in the West. The bird’s flight is strong and steady, with wings rarely flexed above horizontal. A nearly unmistakable dark blue, black-crested jay with variable white or blue markings on the head. The wings and tail are a vivid blue, with fine black barring. The head, including the crest; back; and throat are blackish. Juveniles are washed with brownish or grayish to the upperparts and are duller below.
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September 9th, 2014
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Comments (48)
Kathy Krause
Awesome shot Kym! Love it and hearing the story behind this capture is even more awesome!! Love animals and birds, wild and tame! Just have a passion for nature and living! L/F
Deb Halloran
Oh my goodness, Kym!!! What a fantastic action shot with superb detail and movement. Love your description as well. Excellent photography...nicely done. v/f
Diannah Lynch
What a shot, Kym! It's almost as if the little squirrel thinks he can fly, too :) Your descriptions are great and helps us feel as if we are right there watching the action. Fav
Barbara McMahon
Kym, your action shots of squirels are wonderful! The gorgeous colour of this Stellar Jay really caught my attention! l/f
Will Borden
Hi Kym~~a fantastic image- I think they have both met their match! Terrific to see how the wildlife interact! Beautiful photography!! F&L&Twt!
Ed Weidman
wow kym,i think before long you are going to be working for national geographic with these amazing action shots! great shot:) l/f