Quick, guess what the subject of today’s post is going to be. Did you guess a captivating discussion on how Socialism never wins out in a Free Democracy? or maybe a dissertation on Why Spending The Youth of the Nation’s Wealth on Fictitious Global Warming Threats Is Criminal. If so, you are unfortunately wrong, but if the answer was “Birdies” then you are dead on (don’t be sad, the other articles will likely be published later in the year).
Today’s feathered feature is the Gray Jay.
We encountered this bird in the parking lot for our hotel at Canyon Lodge in Yellowstone. We pulled in on a wet/cold afternoon and started hauling our gear out of the car to take into the room. The minute we opened up the hatch, this bird came flying in an perched on the vehicle next to us. It was extremely intent on watching us unload. Since it was still there on our subsequent trips I grabbed the camera and took a couple of snaps. I think we should round up some of these birds and fly them into Iran. It will keep their president up at night worrying about birds the US has trained to spy on their country (think I am kidding… Google it, you will get a laugh).
I did some reading and it looks like the coloring on this one means it is a juvi. It also gave some clues to why it was so interested in us. Apparently it is a bold campsite robber so it was likely waiting for some food item to hit the ground. I can attest to the bold description based on the complete lack of concern it had for me walking around it while unpacking and taking pictures.
Definitely less scary than the Raven eh?
Wildlife Intrigued 