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One Woman's Quest II 
Just lovely. Every single one 🙂
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Thank you!
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Wow! what a capture and a whole peanut.
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Thanks. They love peanuts!
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I didn’t know that bluejays eat whole peanuts! (I assume they must crack them and break them down in some way to eat them?) You got a great close-up shot. My immediate impression of your furry friends is what intelligent faces they have. I love the summertime photo. It looks like there was swimming involved.
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Not sure what the jays do with the peanuts – they don’t eat them on site. We fill up the feeder and the peanuts are gone in 20 minutes – simply entertaining. The pups are definitely engaged – eager to please. My one daughter has a pool, so many family gatherings happened there – pre Covid. Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, V.J. Maybe the jays hoard the peanuts as a form of currency.
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They could certainly bribe the squirrels, lol.
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😀
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Such sweet joyful images! Wonderful variety 🙂
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Thanks Andrea.
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You’re welcome.
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Blue jay is named as the bird of the year in my area, this must be in your new home, surrounded by what matters most.
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They are spectacular colour. Thanks.
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That is pure joy!
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Thanks.
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I love the beauty that surrounds you VJ……..and the bird, SO happy! 🙂
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Thanks Wendi. Very blessed here.
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YAY!!!! 🙂
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What gorgeous photos VJ – and so easy to see why they all bring you joy!
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Thanks Terri. Life is full of treasures.
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So true!
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These are lovely! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah.
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That’s mouthful 😃 lovely capture!
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That’s quite a mouthful!
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Lol. So fun to watch them.
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I like bluejays! We have one that screeches like a hawk!
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Yes, they can be quite noisy. So beautiful though. Thanks for stopping by.
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