The Western Scrub Jay is quite common here right now. Nevertheless, I love shooting pictures of them. They are so colorful and beautiful, at least I think so. That gorgeous blue is almost iridescent and they sometimes have a patch of gray along with the blue and white of their feathers. the smaller birds always have to be on the watch, their lives depend on it. This fellow was constantly looking around, and if I were to move too fast as I shot pictures, it would be quickly on its way. I am glad it stayed still long enough for me to get some nice shots.