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Jay
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Copyright: Fikret Yorgancioglu (fiyo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-16
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 II APO Macro Super
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-02-04 3:49
Viewed: 1080
Points: 30
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Jay (Garrulus glandarius)

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Corvidae
Genus Garrulus


Size Wingspan: 54-58 cm
Length: 32-35 cm


Status


Receives general protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 . May be killed or taken under the terms of General Licences . Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Green List (low conservation concern).


The shy jay is a strikingly coloured member of the crow family. It is generally pinkish-brown in colour, with a black tail, whitish throat and rump patch and a blue patch on the wings, barred with black . There is a broad black 'moustache' on either side of the bill, and the crown is streaked with black . Juvenile jays are a darker reddish than the adults . The most common noise produced is a loud scream, which serves as an alarm call ; this earned the jay the Gaelic name of 'schreachag choille', which means 'screamer of the woods'.


In Britain, the jay is common throughout much of England and Wales, and reaches as far north as Perthshire, Argyll and Aberdeenshire . Various races of this species occur throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, reaching Siberia in the east and the Himalayas in the south .

Habitat
Breeds in coniferous and broadleaved woodlands, as well as in large wooded parks, preferably where there are oaks , as well as in orchards and gardens .


At three years of age, jays begin to breed. In spring, gatherings known as 'crow marriages' may occur, which allow unpaired birds to find a mate. The nest is built in a tree towards the end of April; it measures up to 30 cm across, and consists of twigs lined with fine roots, grass and hair. The courtship display involves much posturing, with wings and tail outstretched. After mating the female lays between 5 and 7 glossy eggs, and both the male and the female take turns to incubate them for 16 days . Following hatching, the chicks are fed by both parents for around 20 days. After the chicks leave the nest, a close bond remains with the parents, who continue to feed them and stay with them throughout the autumn .

Acorns are the most important component of the diet; these are buried during autumn to provide a cache of food for more harsh times of year, and it is widely believed that jays play a crucial role in the spread of oak woodlands . Several thousand acorns are stored by a single bird each autumn . They also feed on grains, invertebrates, beech nuts and sweet chestnuts during winter, in the spring they feed on caterpillars , and eggs are taken during summer .

Jays attack crows, owls and hawks, mobbing them whilst mimicking their calls as an alarm. Anting behaviour has been observed in this species; ants are encouraged to swarm over the bird's body and the jay seems to enjoy this immensely .


http://www.arkive.org/species/ARK/birds/Garrulus_glandarius/more_info.html
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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2006-02-04 4:15]

Hi Fikret, a beautiful Jay. The composition and POV are very good. And such lovely colours and good details, especially the blue and black stripes. Well shown, thank you
Janice.
Great reading notes too... :)

Hi Fikret,
Very nice shot on this beautiful bird,
good control of DOF, great colours and details.
Thanks for sharing!

Excellent detail and beautiful colours on the wing. Very good DOF and POV. I would be tempted to crop a little closer on the right. But that's me.

Good job and TFS

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-02-04 5:21]

Hello Fikret!
Wonderful capture.Sharpness,POV,colors,details,
framinmg,pose of bird and composition are
excellent.TFS...:-)
Ellerinize sağlık!

Needless to say, this is yet another masterpiece from your lens, Fikret. Regards.
Ram

Hi Fikret,
An excellent shot on this jay. Your exposure here loks great. Beautiful saturated colors in this nice light. Detail is very sharp, and your control on the DOF is perfect here. Well done!
Scott

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2006-02-04 11:33]

Fikret, another great bird image by you.

Excellent sharpness, pose and composition.

I like the blurred bg too.

Congratulations.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2006-02-04 12:02]

Un très beau spécimen,les couleurs sont parfaites et la netteté bonne.

Félicitations et merci Fikret!


joseph

Hello Fikret,
excellent capture. Great composition and nice sharp detail. Excellent DoF too. Very well done. Thank you.
Greetings
Heinz

Hi Fikret

Stunning shot. Good low POV. Nice light. Good composition and depth of colour. Crisp, clear and sharp. Well done. Thanks.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6168] (21078)
  • [2006-02-04 13:39]

What colorful and beautiful markings on the wing of this jay, Fikret. I have never seen a jay like that. A great POV with sharp details. Great shot and TFS. : )

Hi Fikret,
the DOF is great, makes the bird stands out well from the BG.
Good details, well composed and good POV.
Good and informative note too.
Well done.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2006-02-05 6:03]

Hi Fikret!

Very nice portrait of this colorfull jay. It looks slightly different than ours. Good composition and pose.

One of my favorite birds, well taken.

Greg

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2006-02-15 17:32]

A beautiful Jay, Fikret, lovely pose, very sharp with a very good exposure. Thanks,

Mario

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