I went out to Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge to have another go at the aberrant Green Jay which is blue where it should be green. Though the bird still wasn't up to posing for a pretty portrait, I thought I would share a couple of images with you since it is so unusual. This first shot is from the first appearance and it is eating grabbing seeds from a platform feeder just behind the grapefruit, clearly showing the feathers on the back which should be more of a yellow-green color.
This was shot on the third trip out of the bushes, eating from the same tray; the splotches are shadows caused by foliage, this area where the bird hangs out is really not at best when the sun shines because of the shadows. For a look at the actual colors for a Green Jayclick here.
I'm leaving the area Monday but may try to get down that way again before I go in hopes of getting some better images. However there are some new birds moving into the Rio Grande Valley that I kind of want to try and get including Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (I've seen 3 but they weren't in a spot I could shoot) and some Kingbirds - either Couch's or Cassin's - that have just started hanging around here at the RV park.
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