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The pinyon jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) is a jay between the North American blue jay and the Eurasian jay in size. It is the only member of the genus Gymnorhinus, (monotypic). Its overall proportions are very nutcracker-like and indeed this can be seen as convergent evolution as both birds fill similar ecological niches. The pinyon jay is a bluish-grey coloured bird with deeper head colouring and whitish throat with black bill, legs and feet.
This species occurs in western North America from central Oregon to northern Baja California and east as far as western Oklahoma though it wanders further afield out of the breeding season. It lives in foothills where the pinyon pines Pinus edulis and Pinus monophylla occur.
This species is highly social, often forming very large flocks of 250 or more birds, and several birds always seem to act as sentries for the flock, watching out for predators while their companions are feeding. The seed of the pinyon pine is the staple food but they supplement their diet with fruits and berries. Insects of many types are also eaten and sometimes caught with its feet.
Pinyon Jays wintered in the northern Mt Laguna and Cuyamaca area of San Diego County from late fall 2011 through early spring 2012. Pinyon Jays are rare in San Diego County. I took these videos, recordings, and most of the pictures in March 2012 at Cuyamaca State Park. The flight pictures I took when I first discovered them in the northern Mt Laguna area near mile marker 28 on the Sunrise Hwy. At least 200 Pinyon Jays were at this location.
More information about the Taos Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico http://www.npsnm.org/about/chapters/taos/ Images of the Pinyon Jay by Jacob S. Spendelow http://www.tringa.org/gallery/5782_Pinyon_Jay_1
We generally see the biggest flocks of Pinyon Jays here at the end of the summer, during their post-breeding wanderings. This flock numbered around 40, scattered across our various feeders.
A few days ago a Corvid caused me to think a little bit more deeply about my life. I thought I'd share that story with you today. I'll talk about three species of Corvid's, the Steller's Jay, the Scrub Jay and the Pinyon Jay. To learn even more Advanced Skills for Beginning Birders check out the Bird Mentor website at: http://www.birdmentor.com Thank you to the generous folks who share their work on Flicker Creative Commons, especially: 1. Steller's Jay, Daniel Plumer, Flickr Creative Commons, 3/11 2. Scrub Jay, Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, FLickr Creative Commons, 2/12 3. Pinyon Jay, Eric Gropp, Flickr Creative Commons 8/15
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Pinyon Jay Song O Pinyon Jay We hear your laughter and see you in the pines Teach us to honor our ancestor lines The love and light that we are shining In the life that we now live Brings smiles from Heaven We are Love's children And everyone who has gone before Opens us to the door of all that we are now
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Jay O'Laughlin, Professor of Forestry and Policy Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Recorded talk from 2011 Restoring the West Conference at Utah State University. The conference focused on woody biomass harvest for restoration. By Utah State University Extension Forestry.
Jay O'Laughlin, Professor of Forestry and Policy Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Recorded talk from 2011 Restoring the West Conference at Utah State University. The conference focused on woody biomass harvest for restoration. By Utah State University Extension Forestry.
Native Plant Society of New Mexico - Taos Mark Schuetz of Watershed Dynamics March 19, 2014 More information at The Native Plant Society of New Mexico website http://www.npsnm.org/about/chapters/taos/
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TAOS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2014 AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Agenda V. Citizens Concerns: VI. Awards and Recognitions A. Certificates recognizing Taos Canyon and Valle Escondido as Firewise Communities in Taos County - Chris Cote, WUI Coordinator and Nathan Sanchez, Chief Planner B. A Presentation of Employee of the Month Certificate for the month of November 2014 presented to Herb Medina, MIS - Renee Valdez, EAC Chair C. A Certificate presented to Valerie Trujillo for receiving Principal of the year D. Certificates presented to Questa Wildcats Baseball Team for winning District Championship VII. Presentations: A. A Presentation and update on the Arts and Artifacts Review Committee/Update on donation o...
David Shearer, CEO/Co-founder, Full Circle Solutions, San Francisco, California. Recorded talk from 2011 Restoring the West Conference at Utah State University. The conference focused on woody biomass harvest for restoration. By Utah State University Extension Forestry.