Morning photo: Fine-feathered friends

Feeding frenzy at Sapphire Point, in Summit County, Colorado

A pair of gray jays, sometimes called camp robbers, find treats at Sapphire Point, in Summit County, Colorado. PHOTO BY BOB BERWYN.

SUMMIT COUNTY — Despite the strict wording on the signs at the trail head, Sapphire Point is a place where young and old connect with nature by feeding birds and small mammals. Most of us know it’s not really the best thing for wildlife, but it’s hard to resist a fuzzy golden-mantled ground squirrel eating out of your hand. When I visited the area Sunday afternoon, I watched a couple of too-cool for everything pre-teens all of a sudden get all soft and mushy as they put down a few sunflower seeds for the critters. More pics after the break …

For the birds ...

A stellar's jay bathed in sunset light at Sapphire Point, Summit County Colorado.

Stellar's jay at Sapphire Point.

Peek-a-boo!

Summit County's birds, up close at Sapphire Point.

 

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One Response

  1. Neat shot of the White-breasted Nuthatch at the bottom Bob!

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