# @natgeo on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-2sWnjGFf
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/11687373-natgeo-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2020-11-24T17:36:03.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Geographic (@NatGeo) — https://gondola.cc/NatGeo

## Caption

Photos by timlaman / The blue jay of eastern North America is one of those birds that is so common we often take it for granted.  An unusual October snowstorm in Massachusetts gave me the chance to photograph them in my backyard in the fresh snow, which brings out their quite extraordinary beauty. Developing a greater appreciation for nature close to home seems to be one little silver lining from this global pandemic. If you’re interested, I’m sharing more of my “backyard beauties” at TimLaman. And if you’re a photographer, don’t be afraid of bad weather. I’ve captured some favorite shots when the conditions got “interesting.” Just protect your gear like I’m doing in the third shot…
#nature #birds #snowfall #Massachusetts #bluejay

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