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The arboriculturalist
Jays have a remarkable relationship with oak trees. They hide acorns in Autumn which grow vigorous, deep taproots. When the jays arrive to dig up the acorns as winter sustenance, they are able to eat the nutritious cotyledons whilst the tap roots remain fixed in the ground ready to make new oak trees. This surprise breakfast-time visitor seemed intent on burying, not digging up an acorn this morning. I think the unseasonal and relentless cold weather has succeeded in confusing much of our wildlife.
The arboriculturalist
Jays have a remarkable relationship with oak trees. They hide acorns in Autumn which grow vigorous, deep taproots. When the jays arrive to dig up the acorns as winter sustenance, they are able to eat the nutritious cotyledons whilst the tap roots remain fixed in the ground ready to make new oak trees. This surprise breakfast-time visitor seemed intent on burying, not digging up an acorn this morning. I think the unseasonal and relentless cold weather has succeeded in confusing much of our wildlife.