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@Swede1952 @swede1952.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Blue Jay After the Molt Blue jays during molting season crack me up. Here’s one with its head feathers just starting to come back—still a ... 1/3 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #corvids #bluejays

"A blue jay perches on a curved metal rod, holding itself with that proud, upright posture jays are known for. Its feathers look slightly uneven, giving the impression of a bird recovering from a molt — patches of softer beige show along its underside, and the blues on its wings and tail appear a bit muted, like fresh paint still drying. Even so, the bird’s colors remain striking: deep cobalt on the wings, lighter sky‑blue on the tail, and crisp black markings tracing its face and crest.

The jay’s beak is open mid‑call, as if it’s announcing its presence to the world or scolding some unseen rival. Its eyes are bright and alert, full of that mischievous intelligence blue jays carry. The background is softly blurred, a wash of gentle greens and browns that makes the bird stand out sharply, almost glowing against the muted backdrop. The curved metal rod beneath it adds a simple, elegant line to the scene, framing the bird without distracting from it.

The overall feeling is one of resilience — a bird in transition, feathers renewing, voice strong, perched confidently as if reclaiming its place after a season of change." - Microsoft Copilot

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@Swede1952 @swede1952.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

little muted—but the bird is as sassy as ever. I’ve come to think that their screams around the backyard are basically announcements to the rest of the crew that the buffet is open. ... 2/3

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