Scrub Jay and Bowerbirds
With curiosity I was watching this Scrub Jay collecting various sticks and other odd stuff. I suppose, of course, that it was building a nest; a practical one no doubt, not the ostentatious mansions constructed by the Bowerbird. I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen a documentary film of the Bowerbird’s artistry. This incredible construction had a huge thatched roof supported by several pillars. Out in front was a large lawn of green moss formed into a pleasing rectangle. Around the yard were meticulously arranged piles of brightly colored objects, such as flowers, berries, rocks, and beetle wings. They were very creative; each bird building a unique little abode apparently trying to outdo one another.
Scrub Jay Mischief
What is it with blue jays? They just seem to be born trouble makers. We have a group of scrub jays that have nested around here for some time. They are usually making a lot of noise, squawking at cats, and chasing off the smaller birds.
Recently, they have taken to digging into the flower pots on the front porch. They’ve been throwing soil and vegetation all over the place. None-the-less, they’ve managed to escape being photographed in the act, tricky little devils that they are!
The trouble with blue jays
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