#camp robber

This team banner I made at my annual work retreat counts as October art. Cut construction paper and good ol purple glue sticks!

A camp robber that found me the last time I was in Coyote Creek. Nikon D500, Manual Mode, Tamron 150-600mm VC G2, F/6.3, Auto ISO (360), ET 1/640, Focal Length 460mm, Handheld, Vibration Control on

I’m a bird photographer now. Juvenile Grey Jay.

Christmas Day 2022, spent at the foot of Moose Mountain. Ruffed Grouse and Whiskey Jacks

Gray Jay photographed near Gould, Colorado. Charles Morgenstern, 2020.

A pair of these birds were flying around, the only visible animal life in the immediate area. These birds are largely found in Canada (no surprise based on the name) but can be found in certain zones of the Rockies as well as small pockets of the north western United States. They're a resourceful little bird, following humans around and stealing food leading to their nickname of 'camp robber'. These birds will stash any excess food in bark crevices to access during harsher times where food is less plentiful.

Whiskey Jacks, Camp Robbers, Canadian Jays, Gray Jays. No matter the moniker, they are marvelous miscreants!