If you’re a bird watcher or have feeders in your yard, it’s not difficult to distinguish bluebirds from blue jays when you know what to look for. Apart from both species sharing the color blue, there are some marked differences between the two that are not hard to spot. Bluebirds […]

If you have blue jays visiting your yard, you may have heard them mimicking the sounds that hawks make. In fact, blue jays have a wide repertoire of vocal sounds and are also excellent mimickers. But, why do blue jays mimic hawks? Of course, we can’t know for sure why […]

Blue jays are corvids, part of the passerine order. Characteristics of the corvidae family includes strong bills, little difference between the sexes and very high intelligence for birds. There are over 120 species of corvids and the US is home to a big chunk of them. Since most of these […]

Blue jays have a reputation for being aggressive but this just a manifestation of their territorial behavior. Blue jays are not inherently mean but they are fierce protectors of their nests and food sources. Blue jays are one of those bird species that we have unfair preconceptions about. We heard […]

Blue jays are noisy birds that add a little entertainment to your backyard feeders. They’re fun to watch and handy to have around. But, what do blue jays eat? A blue jay’s diet consists mainly of nuts, seeds, acorns, small fruits, berries, suet and insects. As you can see, these […]

Did you know that blue jays are very vocal birds? You probably do if you have them visiting your garden. Blue jays actually have a wide vocal range and can even imitate other birds. So, what does a blue jay sound like? According to author, Donald Kroodsma, blue jay calls […]

Blue jays are intelligent and colorful birds. They’re also quite entertaining to watch when they congregate around your bird feeders. So, what can you do to attract blue jays to your yard? To encourage blue jays to visit your yard, you need to ensure that you provide four major elements […]

If you live in the eastern and central states of America, it’s likely that you will see blue jays in your yard during the winter and even all year round. So, do blue jays migrate? The answer to this question is not a simple one. Some blue jays do migrate […]

Many gardeners welcome blue jays to their backyard feeders. They make a noisy and colorful addition to the bird life in your garden. But, have you ever wondered about blue jay eggs? The blue jay nesting season is a long one and can last from March to July. If you’re […]