The rare, elusive and dangerous Florida Scrub Jay!!!

[Dan Brown]

This is the bird that I wanted to photograph for a "photo lifer"while in Florida. Little did I know that I would be "mobbed". I arrived at the Cruikshank refuge and walked about 1/2 mile looking for the birds that I was assured were there when suddenly the birds called to my right and simultaneously this guy landed on my head! I whipped out my little point and shoot Olympus camera and held it out and took the shot. I proceeded to photograph this group of jays numbering about 10, all the while trying to keep them from landing on my head and pecking me (they pecked lightly thank goodness!!).

[Per-Gunnar Ostby]

Very funny. Excellent

[Alfred Forns]

Dan you have no idea how much trouble I've had finding those little guys !!!! So Cool !!! Can't stoop laughing !!!!

[Gus Cobos]

This is outrageous Dan...:eek: I love it...:D
Did he bless you?...:)

[Chris Hansen]

Dan,

It's great that you had the insight to whip out your P&S and get a shot of yourself! Truly an amazing photograph.

God bless,


chris

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

I hope the bird behaved !!!!!!! Great capture Dan.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great model, did you pay him in peanuts? :)

[Julie Kenward]

I hope you got a model's release! That's too funny, Dan.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

You did very well with DOF and exposure all things considered. Great shot Dan!

[Liz Stanley]

That's hilarious! Aren't they the most friendly and adorable birds! Glad you were able to think quickly and get a photo in the midst of being mobbed. ;)