Stellar's Jay

Stellar's Jay is all over Oregon except the cold southeastern Oregon.  It likes a suburban area rather than in-town.  

The first time when I saw it, I said, "Wow...!"  Its head looks like a crow, but it has a bright neon-blue body.

After that, one year has elapsed, and I have given up seeing it again. 
Then suddenly it reappeared, being chased by resident Scrub Jays. 

This Stellar's was hastily craving seeds close to my patio, anxious of Scrub Jays' repeated harassing. 

Under the circumstances, it made a stern face.  But nonetheless it is a pretty bird.

It has a large, pointed black crest on head, which can be lifted at will (just like this photo).   A male, a female, and a juvenile all look alike.  They do not travel for a long distance, and rather they prefer to stay in their hometown.   The Birds of Oregon Field Guide confirms this by saying, "... rarely dispersing far, usually breeding within 10 miles of the place of birth."

Looking toward the setting sun, one Stellar mumbles, " In Oregon, I just love a fall sunset surrounded by brilliant red maple leaves.