Alternative title: "Mom - I'm hungry!". Mom was nearby to answer the hunger call of this young one and its four siblings.

A photo of a Blue Jay has been at the top of my photography Wish List for maybe four years. Thanks SO much to Phil (on flickr, PhilPete) and his wife for letting me go round to their amazing backyard this evening to see a family of Blue Jays with five young ones! These babies allowed me to get within just a handful of feet - the evening light was not good, though, with my little point-and-shoot, so my photos are grainy. However, I was THRILLED to be given this great opportunity. I'd never seen a young one before! "Everyone" has Blue Jays come to their garden - except ME, LOL! Thank you, thank you, thank you, both of you!! So much appreciated! Looking forward to seeing YOUR Blue Jay photos, Phil!