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14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Western Scrub Jay perched on a Douglas Fir

In the corner of my eye was a flash of blue as something darted across my view. As it slowed, I noticed the beautiful blue bird land upon a tree less than 20 feet away from me. The Western Scrub Jay landed picture perfectly upon the Douglas Fir, like it wanted to be photographed. I happily obliged.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2015
Date Uploaded: 07.2016
Photo Location: Grand, Arizona, United States of America
Camera: COOLPIX P610
Copyright: © James Reiners