Blue Jay
by Wildwood512
Another regular visitor to the feeder.
The pigment in Blue Jay feathers is melanin, which is brown. The blue color is caused by scattering light through modified cells on the surface of the feather barbs.
The pigment in Blue Jay feathers is melanin, which is brown. The blue color is caused by scattering light through modified cells on the surface of the feather barbs.
Uploaded20/01/2016 - 05:19
CategoryWildlife / Nature
Posted 20/01/2016 - 11:19
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Great shot and such a lovely looking bird, there were a lot of these in Canada when we were there, so nice that you have them visit your garden.
Regards John/Jumbo
Posted 20/01/2016 - 22:46
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Oh wonderful, thank you for sharing this lovely bird.
Posted 20/01/2016 - 23:01
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Amazing colour. This photography thing is really educational. Thank you
Posted 20/01/2016 - 23:14
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Thanks everyone!!!!🐤
David, you're comment reminded me that I was going to add this to the info but forgot. I'll add it up above now, thanks! 😉
The pigment in Blue Jay feathers is melanin, which is brown. The blue color is caused by scattering light through modified cells on the surface of the feather barbs.
David, you're comment reminded me that I was going to add this to the info but forgot. I'll add it up above now, thanks! 😉
The pigment in Blue Jay feathers is melanin, which is brown. The blue color is caused by scattering light through modified cells on the surface of the feather barbs.
Cheers...Donna 😊
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