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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 748 W: 3 N: 2339] (8322)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-07
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D-5000, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM, @ ISO 400
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds from the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-13 10:02
Viewed: 187
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Garrulus glandarius (Jay, Eurasian Jay) [in Turk. Kestane Kargası]

TFL and Happy new week to all!
Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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The shy jay is a strikingly coloured member of the crow family. It is generally pinkish-brown in colour, with a black tail, whitish throat and rump patch and a blue patch on the wings, barred with black. There is a broad black 'moustache' on either side of the bill, and the crown is streaked with black. Juvenile jays are a darker reddish than the adults. The most common noise produced is a loud scream, which serves as an alarm call; this earned the jay the Gaelic name of 'schreachag choille', which means 'screamer of the woods'.

Various races of this species occur throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, reaching Siberia in the east and the Himalayas in the south. Breeds in coniferous and broadleaved woodlands, as well as in large wooded parks, preferably where there are oaks, as well as in orchards and gardens. At three years of age, jays begin to breed. In spring, gatherings known as 'crow marriages' may occur, which allow unpaired birds to find a mate. The nest is built in a tree towards the end of April; it measures up to 30 cm across, and consists of twigs lined with fine roots, grass and hair. The courtship display involves much posturing, with wings and tail outstretched. After mating the female lays between 5 and 7 glossy eggs, and both the male and the female take turns to incubate them for 16 days. Following hatching, the chicks are fed by both parents for around 20 days. After the chicks leave the nest, a close bond remains with the parents, who continue to feed them and stay with them throughout the autumn. Acorns are the most important component of the diet; these are buried during autumn to provide a cache of food for more harsh times of year, and it is widely believed that jays play a crucial role in the spread of oak woodlands. Several thousand acorns are stored by a single bird each autumn. They also feed on grains, invertebrates, beech nuts and sweet chestnuts during winter, in the spring they feed on caterpillars, and eggs are taken during summer.

Jays attack crows, owls and hawks, mobbing them whilst mimicking their calls as an alarm. Anting behaviour has been observed in this species; ants are encouraged to swarm over the bird's body and the jay seems to enjoy this immensely.

Reference:
1. Perrins, C. & Attenborough, D. (1987). Collins New Generation Guide to the BIRDS of Britain and Europe. William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, 320 pp.
2. Wikipedia: Click here for more info on the species.
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Ciao my friend Bayram, great capture of elegant bird, wonderful colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 279 W: 56 N: 615] (4155)
  • [2009-09-13 10:56]

Bayram
Wonderful sharpness details, great colors, lovely capture!
*****
Horia

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 124 N: 1477] (20816)
  • [2009-09-13 11:45]

Merhaba Bayram bey,
karganını bu kadar güzel olanını da ilk defa görüyorum.Sesi de güzel midir?Kanadındaki maviler nefis.Her zamanki gibi mükemmel bir çekim.Ellerinize sağlık.Necla.

Hi Bayram
beautiful and unique bird with special blue wings.
interesting texture of patch, well captured.
good clarity and fine contrast.
tfs
tsilla

Selam Bayram Bey,
Güzel bir kuş örneği Çocukluğumda buna benzer bir kuş hatırlıyoprum. Yanımlmıyorsam GökçeKarga idi adı. Belki başka bir türdür., bilmiyorum. Hoş bir örnek, hoş bir poz..
Ellerine sağlık
Selahattin E

Hi Bayram,
Beautiful bird
good shot with.
Good colors and lights.
Very well done
Ciao marilena

Merhaba Hocam,
Mükemmel bir kuş portresi.Renk ve detaylarına bayıldım.Eline sağlık.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32971)
  • [2009-09-13 13:49]

merhaba hocam...
kestane kargası demek, ilk defa gördüğüm ve duyduğum bir isim, kargadan başka kuş tanımam lafı büyük lafmış, yolda görsem ben buna en son kargagillerden diyebilirdim, harika bir tanıtım ve çekim, renk,ışık ve netlik harika...selamlar

Merhaba Bayram!
harika kompozisyon...güzel detaylar ve renkler
Eline sağlık...
Selamlar
Alper

Olá Bayram,
One more great post and text. Excellent POV, colors focus and lightness.
Cheers,
Raimundo

Bayram hocam
Karganın da güzeli oluyormuş, sayenizde öğrenmiş olduk
Kanatlarındaki renkler etkileyici
Çok net, ışığın harika kullanıldığı etkileyici bir çalışma
Not süper
Teşekkürler
Burak

Hello,
Magnificent shot!
Perfect sharpness, beautiful colors.
Excellent POV. Lovely presentation.
TFS

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  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 605 W: 0 N: 1662] (9389)
  • [2009-09-14 15:03]

Greet after my Bayram long and splendid holidays :)
Pretty bird, original formulation and realization.
It pleases me very.
Power of warmth.
Barbara

Beautiful bird and colors!
Excellent lighting and contrast!
Congratulations again, MF Bayram!
TFS,
Sergio

hello Bayram,

another great catch.. looks like he is drinking here.. nice shot of this shy Jay.. adult or juvenile? wonderful composition and detail.. tfs..

regards, terry

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  • kanton Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 745 W: 5 N: 1323] (5504)
  • [2009-09-17 11:12]

Yasou dostum Bayram!
Wonderful and clear portrait of Kestane Kargasi!
perfect pose,lighting and colours,interesting
texture and details!
Tfs Selamlar
Kostas

Buena imagen parece lista para emprender el vuelo
excelente
Buen trabajo
un saludo

Bayram merhaba,
Bu ne güzel kargadır böyle.Renkler,detaylar ama özellikle netlik muhteşem.Emeğine sağlık.
Spas û pîroz...
Dûrzan

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