Young buck grazing the clover growing along with the daisies and other perennials that abound this time of year. He was quite tame; I was able to approach within 15 feet, talking to him and moving slowly. After taking a few shots with my camera and verbally warning him to “get lost” (he just kept eating…) I turned around and went back into the house for my slingshot and zinged a pebble at him to scare him off. Don’t want him to get too friendly or he’ll wind up in somebody’s freezer sooner rather than later.
Four Steller’s Jay chicks are safe and sound in the underside of the roof of my outdoor workshop. The parents are always nearby, usually foraging for grubs and other vittles for these babies. It’s fun to visit with the chicks in the morning when it’s still cool and they have just awakened. They’re very attentive.
What wonderful photos and commentaries!