M Molvray & P Kores: Photos of Wildflowers, Nature, and Biology

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The scrub jays are so good at getting every last pine nut, I was excited when I found one still in position. But afterwards I noticed it was an empty husk. The scrub jays' perfect record stands. The white stuff is resin, not snow.