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Bluejays love corn. They are so friendly and funny. This is one of this years babies and is learning very quickly how hard life can be for them. The sharp shinned hawks that come in every autumn have arrived and spend a good portion of the day hunting the Jays. Fortunately the Jays are smart, fast and quick and they work together to try to avoid being dinner.
The blue jay is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America. It resides through most of the eastern and central United States, although eastern populations may be migratory. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Cyanocitta cristata
Taking off with his prize. He acts as if he’d won an Oscar and can’t wait to get to the bar to collect his free drink. Rumor has it that’s what happens when you win an Oscar, you get to go backstage and get a free drink …
Maybe I have this all wrong though, and the excitement is really about him trying to catch up with his dream lover and impress her with his bounty …
Male and female Blue Jays are almost identical in appearance. Males are just slightly larger than females.
The blue jay is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America. It lives in most of the eastern and central United States; some eastern populations may be migratory. Resident populations are also found in Newfoundland, Canada; breeding populations are found across southern Canada. Wikipedia
Species: C. cristata
Family: Corvidae
Class: Aves
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There were many, many beautiful bluejays born this year. This one is a juvenile. They're so friendly, curious and adorable. They sit and coo and chatter in the trees all day long. It's such a complete joy to see and hear them. I love the little bit of soft pink at the end of their mouth. Such a beautiful bird.
So, finally Monday arrives (after a completely abysmal Saturday and Sunday in as far as Light is concerned) and so does the Light. I did a quick scout for the caterpillar (planned for next post), nowhere to be seen. Settling down on the bench that was used for the bee shot seemed like the thing to do. Contemplating if I should change up my gear to take advantage of the light. Nahh, too much effort. I noticed the Blue Jays in a frenzy over the peanuts. I was still disturbed over the fact that someone, you know who you are, had posted a shot of a Nuthatch in an upright feeding position. That is highly unusual. Up here, the Nuthatch has taken it upon himself to teach the Blue Jays how to do it his way. I had observed that behavior for a while and thus I came up with my purpose for this Monday. I talked the Nuthatch into getting his top student to perform this acrobatic feat so I could document this. I watched in wonder as the Blue Jay followed his sensei’s instructions. If other people can show Nuthatches right-side-up, I can certainly display a Blue Jay upside-down. So, here we are; no trickery using software nor the use of any super glue.
Enjoy what’s left of this weekend.
Most of the birds had tolerated me this year and posed for me,
only the Mockingbirds come less often. perhaps my timing is off with them.
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 intelligence and complex social systems with tight family bonds. Their fondness for acorns is credited with helping spread oak trees after the last glacial period.