My Blue Jays

I had not seen my Blue Jays all summer...

I didn't really notice they were missing until they came back, a week or so ago, 

I usually see them year round.

I have always loved my Blue Jays...

they are so beautiful, friendly, they pose for pictures and they alert other birds when a Hawk is present.

I have always felt they got a bad rap for being so loud...

but I have come to realize it is their "loud shrill" alerting other birds to lurking danger.

They have been so loud this since their return, I must have a hawk in the yard.

Their feather pattern is so pretty and they are such gorgeous shades of blue.

One of my bird books says they are common and noisy, that they hang out in urban gardens and parks,

and are frequent visitors to backyard feeders.

Blue Jays commonly eat nuts, fruit, seeds and insects.

These 2 pictures were taken back on March 6 2021 and they are my 2 favorites.

1st:  Young teens, waiting to be fed were quite upset with mom when she returned with no food.

2nd:  This bird played dead and was not dead...I guess it was too hot for him in March. 

We called this bird "Drama Queen".

I use these 2 books for identifying birds and to learn about the.

The sunset Thursday was breathtaking...the entire sky was orang.

I have not had a fun week and did not get out much.

I need to change that.

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