Bird Watching: DAILY PICS- VOL.18, 1 by Grasmussen

Grasmussen wrote:
Down in the gutter.

This is a female Rusty Blackbird. First one I have ever seen, in the city. A migratory flock was feed in the yard next door. So, I grabbed the camera, and ran out the door. The Jay flew down on the truck and begged for a peanut. I gave him one and snapped the above picture. He hid it and followed me across the yard next door. I gave the jay several peanuts and he kept coming back for another one. Which, totally confused the Blackbird, allowing me to come close for several good pictures.