Carol DM
Blue jays are large for songbirds, typically measuring between 9 and 12 inches long, and weighing between 2.5 and 3.5 ounces. Distinguishing characteristics of the blue jay include the pronounced blue crest on their heads, which the blue jay may lower and raise depending on its mood, and which will bristle outward when the bird is aggressive or frightened. Blue jays sport colorful blue plumage on their crest, wings, back and tail. Their face is typically white, and they have an off-white underbelly. They have a black-collared neck, and the black extends down the sides of their heads – their bill, legs, and eyes are also all black. Their wings and tail have black, sky-blue, and white bars. Male and female blue jays are nearly identical.
I put out whole peanuts and sunflower seeds on my deck bird feeder. The Blue Jays love the peanuts. They eat the seeds put go to the peanuts first. They will grab ‘n go. Take one and sometimes two whole peanuts in their mouths and fly away to a nearby tree to eat them. I love seeing these beautiful birds. This photo once again was taken from inside. I will eventually make my way outside to get better photos. I was shocked to see three at one time at the feeder. They are a gorgeous blue color and I hope to capture their beauty closer soon with my tripod on the deck.
©CarolDm2018
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Do you enjoy photography? If so, do you enjoy nature and wildlife?
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Great photo! I love nature and photography. I got a new camera and I was finally able to capture a few photos of the Eurasian jays around my home. I will post them soon. 🙂
Love the photo, yuo always inspire me to enjoy nature to the fullest.
Great shot … the picture is fantastic
I love those blue jays. One of my favorite birds. Great shot of a happy family.
I do too, they are beautiful and the blue is so pretty. The male and female are almost identical.
Is she the one looking at you? I thought it looked like a family!
Blue jays are wonderful birds.
Yes they are stunning.
You are correct is sharing your love of Blue Jays.
Very nice photos.Thank you Carol.
Thank you my dear Robin.
It must be great to enjoy their beautiful presence around us. You are very lucky, Carol.
I absolutely love every minute of it Albert. I keep the feeder as full as possible. They even come in the rain.
Nice posting and even more beautiful picture Carol
Thank you so much my friend.
With great pleasure, my friend
Blue Jays are some of my favourite birds, they are beautiful!
Thank you for your comment, I love them as well and hope to get closer photos soon.
I did not know that blue jays like peanuts, I learned something!
I have bought more peanuts for them than I have for us. Yes they love them whole.
Thank you, I truly did not know that. I have learned something!
So now you can put out peanuts and attract them to your house. Make sure they are unsalted.