Eurasian Jays are said to be shy woodland birds rarely moving far from cover. But in winter there’s a much better chance of seeing them. This one was in the old apple tree in our garden, staying for a while to be surreptitiously photographed through the window.
Prettier than the much more visible crows and magpies, to which they are related.
I can't believe it! 
Oh, how beautiful, Barry. I love jays. We have Blue Jays (hence our baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays) and Canada Jays, but I’ve never seen a Eurasian Jay. Thanks for the introduction!
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Thanks, Jane. Yes I love your blue jays. We see them in Houston. Very vocal!
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What a beautiful jay, so different in color from the jays here, great to see them out in the snow.
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