I70 Rest stop Piñon forest

[tamrock]

Last fall I found a baggie full of Piñon nuts from the trees in this area. Some are left, but they've all aged to much now. I saw these blue birds flying around and I'm not sure what they are? Guess I need to get a bird book if I'm planning on doing any bird watching?

 

[packerbacker]

Looks like a Western Bluebird
They don't always have the orange chest.

 

[rginn]

Looks similar to a piñon jay.

 

[tamrock]

Looks similar to a piñon jay.

I think your correct on that from what I see online under Piñon Jay. I was thinking is was more of a Thrasher type family of bird, based on how it looked & acted. They sure were active little birds. Bird watching is fun!

 

[tamrock]

Looks like a Western Bluebird
They don't always have the orange chest.

Not sure Packer They could be this western Blue Bird. They had the dark around their eyes and I didn't see any grayish ones as I'm thinking that's a female in your picture. I tried to get a shot of them in better light, but they were always moving. I was lucky to get this one as he was taking a break.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice photographs! Thanks for sharing...