A Bird I've Known the Longest - The Blue Jay

This video is an overview of the Blue Jay and will help you learn more about what they look like, some calls and sounds to listen for, what they like to eat and how you could attract them to your backyard, and more.

To me, Blue Jays are endlessly fascinating, complex fun, and very smart. No other bird has held my attention like these guys, 10 years and going strong. Although I know a few different species very well, such as the Red-breasted nuthatch and Black-capped chickadee, there is no comparison to how well I’ve come to recognize the Blue Jay. I’ve known and named so many individuals over the last 10 years. The ones I have to thank though are Blue and Sweet Girl, the ones who allowed me the greatest insight and welcomed me with open wings into their incredible world, permitting me access to many of their nests and fledglings. From them, I’ve gained many other jays as close friends further enriching my experience and understanding of these complex intelligent jays.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:36 What does a Blue Jay look like?
01:10 Where are Blue Jays found?
01:56 How to attract Blue Jays?
02:16 What do Blue Jays like to eat?
03:37 Do Blue Jays migrate?
04:15 Birds that look similar to Blue Jays
04:42 Their Blue color
05:15 What is the Blue Jay crest used for?
05:49 Blue Jay calls and sounds (explained)
06:59 Blue Jay Whisper Song
07:22 Blue Jay imitating a Hawk
07:38 Blue Jay Rattle Call
08:00 Are Blue Jays monogamous/ mate for life
08:08 Blue Jay courtship, mating and nesting behavior
09:25 Blue Jay babies and nesting
10:04 Blue Jays molting
10:30 Blue Jay food offerings
11:15 How long can a Blue Jay live? / the oldest Blue Jay
11:44 My closing thoughts on Blue Jays

Videos at 00:04:19 were provided by
Andrew Hasz
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MATES FOR LIFE
https://www.bonfire.com/bluejays

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