Blue Jays are Common, conspicuous, and noisy, They are capable of making a wide variety of sounds. In addition to the loud and often heard jay! jay! call, a bell-like tull-ull call, a melodious whistled teekle, and a variety of chattering, harsh notes and growls may be heard. Blue Jays also produce a remarkable imitation of the scream of a Red-shouldered Hawk. This morning when I ran into this one stealing the wood pecker food It almost dared me to say a word He came in any time he got good and ready and he knew I was watching, as a matter of fact, he looked me right in the face a couple of times It was a very amazing morning. After about an hour, I guess we became pretty good friends! LOL When around the nest, Blue Jays become more quiet. The nest is usually situated between 8 and 20 feet up in a coniferous, or occasionally, deciduous tree. The nests of other passerines are sometimes appropriated by these jays. The female incubates most of the eggs, and she may be fed by the male while on her nest. Both parents bring food for the hatchlings. In late summer and fall, Blue Jays travel in small flocks and family groups. |
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| Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) |
| İMary Alice Bowles 2004 |
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