Random Pics

First, one pic I missed. This time it was just because I didn't realize what I was seeing.

I looked out into the backyard yesterday and thought, "Oh dear, a dead bluejay." It was lying in the grass, with one wing extended oddly. Stared at it for a minute or so, trying to decide whether to go move it or just let the raccoons deal, and saw it turn its head. Still figured it was injured. Eventually noticed that its markings were a bit odd-- and just about the time I figured out it was a fledgling, it managed to hop up to the top of my storage shed and then into the trees. Hope I see it again before its adult markings come in!

Meanwhile, here are a few random pics from the last few days....

( Three, to be precise. )