Sunday, June 1, 2008

~ Jay and I have gotten so close ~

Yeap, I never thought it would happen.  They say when you aren't looking.........   I laid eyes on Jay for the first time several weeks ago.  He appeared out of no where but was pretty shy.  He'd lower his head or hide when I would come around.  I thought it was me.  That I wasn't good enough.  It didn't take long for me to realize it wasn't me, it was him.  Shy beyond belief, maybe nervous, afraid.  He did it to everyone.  No one could coax him out of that shell.  It's said he is mean and nasty.  That he scares everyone else off.  I had to wonder.  It seemed he was always the one to remove himself from the situation. 

 

Today was different.  He let me in.  He allowed me to get close without scurrying off to some hiding place.  He perched himself high on the new feeder and watched as others ate.  Never did he attack, push himself on them, or scare them off.  Nor did he get scared off.  I was able to open the window and shoot away.  So handsome...............  In such a short time we've become close. 

 

     DsDesignsBlueJayClose.jpg picture by 55hockeyfan

 

Ok, what did you think I was talking about??  ::giggle::

 

                   DsDesignsBlueClose2.jpg picture by 55hockeyfan

 

          DsDesignsBlueJayClose1.jpg picture by 55hockeyfan

 

                 DsDesignsBlueJayClose2.jpg picture by 55hockeyfan

41 comments:

Anonymous said...

omg donna, what a beautiful shot!!  

Anonymous said...

LOL. I like the way those chest feathers curl around the wings. Great shots. Helen

Anonymous said...

LOL these are great!
Linda/llbrown247

Anonymous said...

Catching up on reading you journal. I love the pictures they are great. I love the birds and the fish.

Sunny

Anonymous said...

These are great shots!   But you have to admit, ole Jay does look mean.    
~Meg

Anonymous said...

Oh yes, we have a few "Jays" like your buddy there.   I've yet to get any shots as good as yours.   Well done~

Love,
Nancy

Anonymous said...

I was thinking yard sales would do it for me...LOL.
Joyce

Anonymous said...

Hooray.  Great pix Donna.  The first two could be in the mag 'Birds and Blooms' or Geographic.  Excellent work.  He is beautiful isn't he?
Hugs, Joyce

Anonymous said...

LMAO..I read that and swooned as if it was a romance novel at first..then lo and behold..it's a frickin bird!! lol!!!

But awwwwwwwwwww, so cuute!

xxxx

Anonymous said...

what beautiful, beautiful shots of jay!!!  and your narrative.....lol!!
gina

Anonymous said...

These shots of Jay are mangificent in my opinion I still believe you should have your work published.

Anonymous said...

Wow Donna absolutely amazing shots...so beautiful!!!!

HAHA...I have to admit you had me going there for a bit....i thought Donna's done found herself a man...uhhmmm! hehehe

He's a looker *giggle*

Hugs
Terri

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Anonymous said...

He really is a gorgeous little fellow.  
And yes, I knew what you were talking about immediately.  LMAO

XOXO,
bridgett

Anonymous said...

Jay is beautiful Donna !!!!!!!!!!!, Hugs Lisa

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful bird.  Linda

Anonymous said...

Wow, he's beautiful!!

Joann

Anonymous said...

Beautiful. He posed for you just like a Pro!
Congrats to such awesome pictures. Hugs, Maria

Anonymous said...

Wow beautiful pictures .....okay I will admit that you found a guy named "Jay"

Anonymous said...

yeah yeah yeah....he doesn't fool me!
Yes, you got a few nice shots....but he's still mean & nasty to me...Ü
I'll never trust Jay again.....watch your back!
Ü
Marie

Anonymous said...

You didn't fool me a bit.  I have read enough of your entries to know exactly what you were talking about.  I'm glad he is letting you in.  Have a happy week. : )

Allison

Anonymous said...

you are a riot...lol. You could write a book.
Jay is a total hottie, sexy feathers!!
XO

Anonymous said...

Beautiful pictures! LOL  Of course, I thought Jay was a man....
Missie

Anonymous said...

OH YES!
:D

Anonymous said...

gorgeous he doesnt mind you being around him now :) More close ups please.

Anonymous said...

He's gorgeous!!
Pam

Anonymous said...

Awwww he is beautiful. I'm glad you have a new friend. We use to have a cardinal (Big Red) that would follow me around the yard and when I would get in the car to back out of the driveway he would attach himself to the side mirror of my car, but he would never leave my yard. I use to laugh at him he loved to look at himself and would dance in the mirrors of my car. Birds are so cute.
Take care, Chrissie

Anonymous said...

 He beautiful.

                  Julie

Anonymous said...

Donna
Absolutely beautiful pictures.  Cute story, too!
Sam

Anonymous said...

HAHAHA! Too cute and Jay is just dreamy!
Hugs
Debbie

Anonymous said...

quite noble for a jay! Your fellow is unusal for the species- a shy jay- must have had a trauma in his life! Your pictures are great, like always.

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Anonymous said...

wow what beautiful pic--look at those feathers--gorgeous....send him my way to Washington pulease!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty shots of Jay...hugs and love,
Joyce

Anonymous said...

Oh Donna what a handsome chap ...love Jan xx

Anonymous said...

He's gorgeous, Donna, his colourings are just beautiful.

Yasmin
xx

Anonymous said...

Oh, he is gorgeous ... but he was hiding his dark secret that day.

Anonymous said...

A bird of course...... cough cough...... he is beautiful. Are they related to the kingfisher at all........... dont know why but he kind of resembles one to me

Thanks for sharing the great pics

Anonymous said...

a man, cough cough, yea thats it a man lmao. beautiful pic though. (((((hugs))))
Love ya,
Cindy xoxo

Anonymous said...

    He's beautiful. Okay, so you led us to believe that Jay was a man. Now let me set this straight right here and now. You're better off with the bird.
Jude
http://journals.aol.com/jmorancoyle/MyWay

Anonymous said...

He is truely a thing of beauty I love your knack with photos wish mine came out as good lol. Hope all is well with you.
Debbie
xxx