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Ostdrossel
Macomb, Michigan, USA
When the first snow fell and covered the yard in a beautiful blanket of white fluff, this Blue Jays came to the feeder adorned with natural ice jewelry. Blue Jays are year-round regulars in my yard, but I never get tired of studying all the details on their pretty heads. This downward look is my favorite pose by them.
Category 4: Beautiful Blues and Grays
Stunning!
I love all photos from Ostdrossel!
Stunning photo! Love it!
He is beautiful, and rules the feeder, for now!
Stunning!!
Beautiful!
Ostdrossel brings me joy every day with her STUNNING PHOTOS! ❤️
So different
Spectacular photo and Jay!
Love her feed!
I enjoy all the Ostdrossel bird photos. I have her 2020 calendar and am thankful the date is January 2 so I can see the bird on each page.
Look forward to seeing her beautiful pictures!
All of Ostdrossel’s photos are fantastic and I love following them! I am very jealous of all her attractive visitors they receive! Keep them coming, I never tire of seeing them!
Love all the photos Ostdrossel shares. Truly amazing! One of my favorites on Instagram.
The best photos of the birds!
My favorite photos every day!
Ostdrossel’s passion for her birds is marvelous to see. I love seeing their portraits as they feed, and I especially love that she names them and knows them.
Wonderful!! My favorite bird photographer.
Ostdrossel captures the best bird photos! I look forward to every post!!!
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