During my last hiking in the Wasatch mountains I didn't expect to see many birds but that morning was unusual. I saw the Western Scrub-Jays, the hummingbirds, the sparrows and a Turkey vulture.
The Jay above gave me a difficult time to photograph him flying from tree to tree until he chose an interesting one and settled comfortably there.
I learned recently that Scrub-Jays don't migrate. I suspect that during winter these birds visit bird feeders for sunflower seeds or peanuts. I also was told that during winter the Scrub-Jays can become quiet trusting and you can easily train them to eat peanuts from your hand.
Generally, life is good!
