violamurphy's Identifications

Small-mid sized bird, approximately 7 inches in length; seen sitting in a tree in the open, about 80 yards from a moderately dense wooded area; seen alone and rarely seen in the area.

Blue and gray in color
Only one in the area
Relatively small but loud
Liked to be high up on tree or by the stump on the ground
Frequently moved positions

Sitting inside a nest in a tall bush. From the window above the bird can be seen sitting on several blue eggs. The bird has an orange chest and gray back.

Habitat near wooded area, two in sight, circling for scavenging, 79°F, perched in tree, large wingspan

Spotted landing in a small tree. Was lively and chirping. 80 degrees outside, sunny.

80 degrees outside. Spotted flying and landing on light post.

Approximately 45 degrees, rainy. Spotted burying food under grass clippings.

2 crows standing near a puddle and a parking lot initially 1 was standing there then a second landed. Approximately 18 inches in height.

This species was found by the compost pile behind the softball field among a flock of other birds and insects. It was circling the compost overhead. It was misting outside and there wasn’t much wind.

Seen in the lawn of a Geneseo yard. There were 5-6 of the same type of bird grazing in the grasses. If I got too close they would hop or fly away.

Seen throughout patch in forest, vining entirety of various trees in surrounding. Average estimate leaf size around 3 cm in diameter.

Blue shell, ~2cm, can fly

Bird flying and perching on tree branches. Did not make a sound. Orangish-red upper stomach with grayish body. Black head.

Male