Blue Jay

Since we are in the blue streak, let’s do this post about the Blue Jays. They are part of the family of the Blackbirds. They usually hang out in the same flock with other blackbirds such as Cowbirds, Red-winged Blackbirds, Grackles. Blue Jays are medium size birds, with an outstanding plumage. They feed mostly from the ground, they forage the grassy areas for insects, grubs, seeds etc.

15 thoughts on “Blue Jay”

jmgoyder on April 19, 2012 at 8:22 am said:

I’m not sure why I remember these birds so vividly from our 5 years in Canada when I was a kid but I do – your photos have given me a lovely wave of nostalgia – thank you!

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- avian101 on April 19, 2012 at 8:50 am said:
  
  Thank you Julie for your comment! 🙂
  
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Bob Zeller on April 19, 2012 at 2:02 pm said:

Wonderful shots of the Blue Jay, H.J.

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- avian101 on April 19, 2012 at 2:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks Bob! 🙂
  
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Beedie on April 19, 2012 at 3:25 pm said:

Wow! He is absolutely Gorgeous!

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- avian101 on April 19, 2012 at 4:49 pm said:
  
  Yes! Thank you BD! 🙂
  
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christinerobinsonart on April 19, 2012 at 7:22 pm said:

Superb photos of the Blue Jay!

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- avian101 on April 19, 2012 at 10:25 pm said:
  
  Thank you Christine, you’re so kind! 🙂
  
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Ship's Cook on April 20, 2012 at 3:54 am said:

That’s one attractive bird

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- avian101 on April 21, 2012 at 12:40 pm said:
  
  Thank you for your comment! 🙂
  
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Russel Ray Photos on April 25, 2012 at 3:03 pm said:

Blue jays were back yard birds for me in my native Texas. I don’t think we have them here in San Diego.

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- avian101 on April 25, 2012 at 3:17 pm said:
  
  They are of the blackbird family, so it’s possible that you may have them.
  
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  - Russel Ray Photos on April 25, 2012 at 3:30 pm said:
    
    My California bird book doesn’t list them, only Island SCrub, Steller’s, Western Scrub, and Dark-eyed.
  - avian101 on April 25, 2012 at 3:45 pm said:
    
    I’m sorry my friend! I guess you’ll have to visit your old neighborhood to see them! 🙂
  - Russel Ray Photos on April 25, 2012 at 3:53 pm said:
    
    Or your blog! lol