(16) I think this is a Western scrub-jay, Aphelocoma californica. I've seen them more than once, but this was the first time I've gotten a remotely usable shot of one. It's probably the blue bird which has been occasionally taking the walnut halves that I leave on the patio steps for the local squirrels. E-1 + 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 + EC-14, FL-50, at 283mm, f/8, 1/160s, and ISO 100. Cropped a bit.

(17) Another pose from the Western scrub-jay. E-1 + 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 + EC-14 + FL-50, 283mm, f/8, 1/160s, ISO 100.

(18) A squirrel eats one of the shelled peanuts frequently found on my patio. E-1 + 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 + EC-14 + FL-50, 283mm, f/8, 1/160, ISO 200.

(19) This is a profile view of the same squirrel. patio. E-1 + 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 + EC-14 + FL-50, 283mm, f/8, 1/160, ISO 200.

(20) She's seen me get a bit closer, but hasn't yet bolted, let alone dropped the peanut. E-1 + 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 + EC-14 + FL-50, 283mm, f/8, 1/160, ISO 200.