Diminutive members of the crow family, jackdaws are renowned for their love - and often theft - of bright, shiny objects. Herein might lie the origins of their common name, as 'jack' is used traditionally to denote something smaller than the norm, and also to refer to a rogue or thief. In both cases the jackdaw doesn't disappoint. The 'daw' is probably an imitation from its cawing call, but can also mean a simpleton. Those with open fires may well consider the jackdaw a pest as their messy nests of sticks and twigs often block chimneys, and have been known to fall down them - bird included.
one of the coolest looking corvids ever!! :)
ReplyDeleteBob, lovely captures of the Jackdaw! I love the second closeup shot! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThey are very naughty. They strip the rubber off my windscreen wipers.
ReplyDeleteVelvety feathers!! It is so very shiny!
ReplyDeleteBlack is the hardest to shoot and you got it, depth and texture!
ReplyDeleteAmazing close-up Bob!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maria, you are so kind.
DeleteWOW! That is what I call up-close!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures of a bird I see too little!
Keep well Bob and enjoy your sunday :)
Il a de jolis yeux ! Et un plumage brillant ! Bon week-end ;)
ReplyDeleteSUCH a glossy, cheeky charmer. Thank you. Again.
ReplyDeleteheel mooi en dan z.on moeilijk te fotograferen vogel.
ReplyDeleteVery difficult.
Deleteamazing Bob ! Merry Christmas :-)
ReplyDeleteWow!!What a lovely bird Bob!
ReplyDeleteGreat close ups!
So clear and sharp pictures!
Great photography!
Dimi..
Dimi, thank you for saying things.
DeleteExcelentes y magnificas fotos de la Grajilla,Un fuerte abtazo amigo y feliz domingo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images Bob, especially the second one..it's a cracker...[;o)
ReplyDeleteBob, excellent shots of this knave!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting. What cheeky little birds :)
ReplyDeleteNot all birds are polite, but I still like them. Regards.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are just birds, thanks Giga.
DeleteI call them rascals! :-)
ReplyDeleteHa ha, they are.
DeleteAwesome eyes.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly awesome eyes, cheers Susie.
DeleteLooks angry)))) Truly angry bird!)))
ReplyDeletexoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :) | PJ’ Ecoproject
But it doesn't look angry, it is lovely Juliana.
Deleteamazing looking bird. Cool
ReplyDeleteI thought you'd like it, ha ha.
DeleteBeautiful boy ! Called "choucas" for us in France.I love corvids, these birds are very intelligent and nice.
ReplyDeleteSweet weekend Bob, nice Christmas time.
What a mischievous little bird!
ReplyDeletefor a crow cousin, it has pretty eyes
ReplyDeleteBob great captures as usual and what an angry look .
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Shantana
Gorgeous smart and witty fellows! Happy Sunday Bob and have a wonderful Christmas! :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful eyes he has. Who can resist the Grateful Dead! :-) Have a beautiful Sunday, Bob.
ReplyDeleteThey're gorgeous in the sunshine. I like these smart birds. They're fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of this series Jackdaw.
ReplyDeleteThe second and fourth pictures are my favorite.
Very well done.
A good Sunday Bob.
WOW Now that is close Bob. Marvellous shots. Have a great Sunday and a wonderful Christmas week ahead.
ReplyDeleteHey Bob,
ReplyDeleteYou've done this very well. Amazing the colors and sharpness of this bird. Wonderful!!
Best regards,
Marco
Cheers Marco, you are kind.
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oh gorgeous that bird, dark blue !
ReplyDeletemerry christmas Bob
Beautiful images!!!
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