Do you know how Blue Jays get other birds to leave so they can have your feeder all to themselves? Join us to find out if Blue Jays really are the bullies of the bird world.
Blue Jays are Not Blue
Step outside and stay awhile
Step outside and stay awhile
No reference was made to type of blue jay in this podcast. I have stellate blue jays visiting my feeder and contrary to your story, they always wait for woodpeckers (acorn woodpeckers) to finish first….in fact these jays may feed on ground since they can’t latch onto my feeder as well as the acorn woodpeckers and smaller birds. Does this make sense? Which blue jays were you referring to?
Our podcast refers to “the” Blue Jay which is the common name for this jay. You must be out west where the Steller’s Jay is the common jay, especially in foothills and mountains. We should have made this clear on the podcast. Thanks for taking the time to let us know. Interesting about the behavior of the Steller’s Jay compared to the Blue Jay.
Thanks for the tribute to Dad, he loved finding interesting birds and plants and sharing them . Really enjoy these podcasts and the interesting facts that make what we consider a common part of our surroundings into something unique and beautiful. Thanks for continuing Elmer’s legacy of sharing and enhancing our enjoyment of the outside.
Your dad was a great connector to the natural world for so many people. It is an honor to help continue his legacy.
nice information!!!!
*Maybe could you do the different hawks and falcons 🙂