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Ellen, yeah, bald as a cue ball and being seen by the whole wide world!
Barbara, glad you like.
Daniel, they're already almost all made-over. Looking much better now!
GoWild, while mites can cause birds to lose feathers, my jays just seem to undergo it every year as part of their "normal" molt. I enjoy observing it.
Arlene, I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Barb, thanks much!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | September 10, 2012 at 08:20 PM
Great pix, Nancy!
Posted by: Barb | September 09, 2012 at 04:38 PM
I love Blue Jays even when they go through this "ugly" stage! You've done a wonderful job of illustrating an uncomfortable stage for this bird, making us smile and educating us at the same time!
Posted by: arlene hart | September 03, 2012 at 09:56 PM
Oh Nancy, these are outrageously funny! And I'm so glad you educated me on what my poor pitiful Jays are going through. I thought they were plagued by some buggy pest!
Posted by: Gowildwithbirds | September 01, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Extreme makeover has nothing on this transformation. ;-)
I'm sure mother nature and her infinite wisdom has reason(s) for this radical change.
Posted by: Daniel LaFrance | September 01, 2012 at 10:29 AM
What a hoot, no make that a bleat!
Posted by: Barbara | September 01, 2012 at 08:58 AM
Oh, the indignity of it all! ;o
Posted by: Ellen | August 31, 2012 at 11:43 AM