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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Scrub Jay and Orchid January 17, 2015

Welcome, today I am linking with-

Wild Bird Wednesday hosted by Stewart M.

Today's Flowers hosted by Denise

Saturday's Critters hosted by Eileen

Macro Monday 2 hosted by Gemma and Mystical Magical Teacher

I Heart Macro hosted by Laura

Mostly Steller's Jays come to eat seeds on my deck,  "Who's the new kid?"

but a couple of times a Scrub Jay has come on over, they are usually in nearby neighborhoods at lower altitude.  "Hi guys, nice spread!"

"Check it out!"

Egad!

"You guys are seriously fluffy!"

"Well, I'm off!"

When I lived in San Diego the Scrub Jays lived there, but if we went camping in the "mountains", in Julian, we would see the birds there that also live here in my woodsy garden- The Steller's Jays, Juncos, Nuthatches and Chickadees.   It's like I live on a camping trip now.

Featured house plant this week is an orchid, this one has splotchy petals and seems to bloom about twice a year like a former orchid.  It is just opening new flowers now,

It also bloomed in June. "Doing my Fearsome Fang impersonation."


In the beauty of the flowers and the birds, I can't help but see the loving hand of Creator God and thank Him.    -Hannah

or cameras are macro

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63 comments:

  1. eileeninmdJanuary 17, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    Hello Hannah, both of the Jays are pretty. I love their blue colors.. Your orchid is beautiful. Wonderful images..Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:16 AM

      Thanks, Eileen, the blue color is great, I love the blue wing feathers of the Steller's with the little black lines across. Thanks for hosting!

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  2. Karin M.January 17, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    Wonderful orchid...
    Best regards, Karin

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:22 AM

      Thanks, Karin, I'm always surprised when I don't manage to kill some beautiful flower with my care.

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  3. Phil SladeJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    I'd be happy to see either a Steller's Jay or a Scrub Jay Hannah. Blue is such an unusual and beautiful colour for birds.

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:23 AM

      Thanks, Phil, it is great when they come around, it's actually been a while, I've often wondered what the invisible line is that keeps the Scrub Jays away,

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  4. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    Both Jays are beautiful and lovely to have them in your garden. Have a lovely weekend.

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:24 AM

      Thanks, Margaret, the blues are amazing. I like seeing your exotic birds.

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  5. RomiJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    The birds and the flowers are both beautiful.

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:27 AM

      Thanks, Romi, I feel blessed to have orchids blooming again on my windowsill.

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  6. JudyJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Those jays are such a lovely colour!!!

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:30 AM

      Thanks, Judy, I kind of like the Steller's plumage better but the Scrub Jay's colors are beautiful too if not as rich in texture.

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  7. Linda KayJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    The Jays have such beautiful colors, and we love to see them on our feeders. Loved your pictures of the orchid. Beautiful.

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:32 AM

      Thanks, Linda, those beautiful houseplants help me make it through the long cold winter.

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  8. TexWisGirlJanuary 17, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    would love to see both of these types of jays! lovely!

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:38 AM

      Thanks, Theresa, it's great to have the wildlife come to me!

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  9. Lovable DerekJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Lovely post!
    I love the way that you've transformed your beautiful bird photos into a fun story.

    Have a great weekend.

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:44 AM

      Thanks, Derek, it's fun to try to create a little fantasy.

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  10. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Delightful orchids Hanna and your birds are lovely too. Thank you so much for sharing with Today's Flowers, and happy weekend :)

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:45 AM

      Thanks, Denise, I marvel when I can keep any houseplant alive and especially when they bloom.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Love those Jays. So different from our Northern Blue Jay.
    The orchid is really beautiful.

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:47 AM

      Thanks, Pat, they all do look very different, but I like it that their personalities are so similar. I also like the peachy European Jay. The speckled orchids are so colorful compared to the plain ones I've grown before.

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  12. AlisonJanuary 17, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Great shots of the birds, especially the Steller's jay.

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:51 AM

      Thanks, Alison, it was hard to get the Scrub Jay since it seemed especially shy and only hung out down the ramp with the group of Steller's, but the blue of the Steller's is so fantastic!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Both jays are pretty birds. The blue colours are lovely. The orchid is gorgeous, but then I've never seen an ugly orchid. Have a wonderful weekend, Hannah!

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    1. HannahJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:55 AM

      Thanks, Gunilla, I enjoy the bright blues. Hubbie is recovering from cataract surgery so I'm having to do double chores outside.

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  14. ElaJanuary 17, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Beautiful birds ! I love their blue accents !
    The orchids are really beautiful !
    Have a happy weekend :)

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    1. HannahJanuary 18, 2015 at 2:33 AM

      Thanks, the wing feathers of the Steller's really impress me.

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  15. Adam JonesJanuary 17, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Very handsome looking Jays

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    1. HannahJanuary 18, 2015 at 2:40 AM

      Thanks, Adam, they haven't seemed to come around much lately.

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  16. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©January 17, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Steller's Jay is very pretty. I do not see them where I live (nor the scrub jays).
    ~

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    1. HannahJanuary 18, 2015 at 2:47 AM

      Thanks, we seem to have different birds coming our feeders, nice to see yours. I wish I could get some woodpeckers to come again.

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  17. Dorothy BordersJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Wonderful jay pictures and that is a lovely orchid.

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    1. HannahJanuary 18, 2015 at 3:04 AM

      Thanks, Dorothy, I love the blues but I miss the red of the Cardinals, great to see yours.

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  18. BreathtakingJanuary 18, 2015 at 2:25 AM

    Hello!:) Such a beautiful bright blue colour in both Jays. They are beautiful birds, and your photos are great.

    Your orchids are all very pretty.

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    1. HannahJanuary 18, 2015 at 3:06 AM

      Thanks, the jays are pretty, but also fun to watch, I heard one today but didn't see it.

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  19. rainfield61January 18, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    Having birds as your neighbors, you are such a lucky one.

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    1. HannahJanuary 18, 2015 at 10:19 AM

      Birds can make nice neighbors, like the woodpeckers, Nuthatches, Chickadees, that eat insects and can really help out. There are a few birds that eat blueberries and cherries that I could live without, but it is nice to have birds around, and fun to feed them.

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  20. This N ThatJanuary 18, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Not a fan of BlueJays..Bad birds..The others are also at my feeders..I rescued an orchid about a month ago.It was on the sale table and has 3 stems on it with buds..Pretty big..Hope it makes it..I don't have a lot of luck with them but every now and then I give one a try..It probably needs re-potting but I'll wait until after it blooms..Happy Sunday..

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    1. HannahJanuary 18, 2015 at 10:21 AM

      Blue Jays do have their raucous moments, for sure. But I'm not aware of their damaging any plants I grow, so I enjoy their antics. Putting some seed down on the deck for them seems to keep them off the railings where the little birds come. I have a couple of orchids now, but a few in the past eventually bit the dust. I will just enjoy this one while it lasts.

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  21. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.comJanuary 18, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    First,love the music...love the houseplant, but the jays...are such beautiful shades of blue!!! especially the first one!,Phyllis

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  22. HannahJanuary 18, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Thanks, Phyllis, I'm glad you enjoyed the music, another version on You Tube has the people playing, the keyboardist is fun to watch with his bendy fingers.

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  23. abriannaJanuary 18, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Wonderful blues and purples in those stellar jays. I like the spots on the orchid petals too.

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    1. HannahJanuary 18, 2015 at 9:50 PM

      Thanks, Abrianna, they are very colorful, and amusing.

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  24. Katrin KlinkJanuary 19, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    So sweet. Great pictures!

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    1. HannahJanuary 21, 2015 at 4:12 AM

      Thanks, Katrin, it's fun trying to take photos of them.

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  25. LittleHideawayJanuary 19, 2015 at 2:09 AM

    Dear Hannah,
    these blue birds are so pretty!
    Have a nice day,
    Yours, Sarah

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    1. HannahJanuary 21, 2015 at 4:18 AM

      Thanks, Sarah, it's nice to have mild enough winters that the birds are not always in the ice and snow. Your flowers help me dream of spring.

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  26. NatureFootstepJanuary 19, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    A very colorful Jay. Loved to see it :)

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    1. HannahJanuary 21, 2015 at 4:17 AM

      Thanks, blues are kind of hard to find in the bird world, especially here.

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  27. LauraJanuary 19, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    I love those fluffy blue feathers Hannah and the gorgeous orchids too! Thanks for your kind words and for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro:-)

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    1. HannahJanuary 20, 2015 at 4:47 PM

      Thanks, Laura, their tail feathers always impress me with the wonderful blue and the black cross-hatching.

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  28. maryaustriaJanuary 19, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    These blue birds are amazing! Wonderful shots! The orchids are beautiful too!

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    1. HannahJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:30 PM

      Thanks, Mary, I like the peach colored European Jay too.

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  29. VillroseJanuary 19, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Oh, what an expressive bird! Come to me...

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    1. HannahJanuary 20, 2015 at 4:48 PM

      Ha ha, your comment is funny. They are cute, I can imagine them as a pet bird.

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  30. HannahJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    Thanks, Felicia, they get me through the winter.

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  31. Sue (this n that)January 20, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Hi Hannah, I love your fluffy blue jays! What a treat to live amongst all those sweet birdie callers :D)

    Your orchids are fabulous... aren't their markings and whole structure simply stunning.

    A delightful post, thank you :D)

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  32. Gail DixonJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    I saw the Scrub Jay in Colorado once. The Stellar's Jay in Oregon. Both are beautiful birds. Nice photos of the birds and blooms. :)

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    1. HannahJanuary 21, 2015 at 4:08 AM

      Thanks, Gail, I've also seen a Gray Jay in Colorado, up in the mountains. They all seem to act like jay birds.;-)

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  33. EG CameraGirlJanuary 22, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Stellar shots of the Scrub and Stellar Jays!

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  34. HannahJanuary 22, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Thanks, I just wish the Scrub Jay would come back some so I could try to get a better shot.

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  35. orchid0324January 25, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Dearest Hannah;　Oh, Great Bird Jays are, SO graceful looking♡♡♡ 　And your orchid is GORGEOUS； I smiled reading your caption, "Doing my Fearsome Fang impersonation." :-) Love the beautiful dark red. Unfortunately, we don't have space for them during winter time; how I wish I had. Thank you very much for sharing us your pretty baby♪
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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