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Steller's Jay, (Cyanocitta stelleri), As Birds In The Wild, Lagoon Campground, Westlake, Oregon

A Bird In A Bush
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A Steller's Jay was perched on a branch inside one of the thicket bushes alongside our campsite.

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Above Tent
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Another Steller's Jay was perched on a branch behind our tent at Lagoon Campground.

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Looking For Food
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Another Steller's Jay wandered across the grass in search of food.

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On A Post
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Another Steller's Jay perched on a concrete post and looked around before picking up a piece of pancake set there.

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Looked Around
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Another Steller's Jay, with food in its beak, looked around to plan its departure.

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About To Take Flight
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A Steller's Jay, on a concrete post next to our car, was about to take flight.

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Pancake
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Another Steller's Jay stood on a concrete post and held a piece of pancake in its beak.

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