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American Blue Jay
This common, large songbird is familiar to many people, with its perky crest; blue, white, and black plumage; and noisy calls. Blue Jays are known for their
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Since spring has arrived, I thought I'd post one of my favorite photos from spring of 2021. This pair of blue jays built a nest in a tree behind our house. I kept an eye on them and their nestlings for several weeks.
One of the more common visitors to my yard, a blue jay. This one's name is Otto, but when he's knocking over the basket of peanuts, his name can't be repeated in mixed company. And, here's a bit of trivia I never knew till today - blue jays from my home state, Connecticut, averaged a full ounce...
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American Blue Jay
Blue jays are noisy, bold, and aggressive birds. They are very territorial and will chase others from a feeder for an easier meal. Additionally, Blue jays may raid other birds' nests, stealing eggs and chicks.
I accidentally left my camera on the "pre-shoot" option (saving so many shots before and after pressing the shutter) and caught this pair of Blue Jays, one snacking on a suet cake, the other desperately diving to snap up a suet crumb that had fallen before the other jays had a chance at it. On...
Yet another Blue Jay shot. They are dominating the yard so lots of chances at getting photos of them. It was nice to get one in the sunlight for a change, haven't had very much of that lately.
I finally admitted defeat trying to stalk this guy and went to plan B: left the video running. He is so neurotic he even takes off when he hears traffic blocks away. He would only pass by occasionally, but I just started offering peanuts and now I'm refilling feeders three times faster than I...
Have about a dozen of these birds that come into the yard almost daily.
KC, if you see this and to answer your question, I usually hit a slump this time of year. The light gets short lived and terrible. There's a large hill just behind our house on the West side, so this time of year it starts...
Happy New Year. Colossians 3:13
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"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
Man these Blue Jays love peanuts almost as much as me lol.
This common species of Eastern North America was attracted to a water feature where it took a late afternoon bath. This is presumably the nominate race "C. c. cristata" characterized by smaller, reduced white markings on its wings and tail.
Was sitting on my front steps when this scruffy looking young jay came along and landed not far away. He regarded me with curiosity rather than fleeing in fear, and I was even talking to him as I snapped a few photos. I think he was just waiting for me to toss him a few peanuts. OOPS I forgot...