There are a few pairs that are regular visitors. They come early in the morning and ravage the feeder, leaving barely anything for the smaller birds. But they are beautiful. With a little attention one can actually recognize different individuals by their facial feathers. I would not be suprised if they thus recognize each other too, because they are very intelligent, like all corvids.
Raucous Indignationsays
Wonderful! I’ve never seen those in downstate NY. What’s their usual range?
Raucous Indignationsays
And yes, I know Eurasian was a clue! Big big clue there. And Google can be such an asset.
busterggisays
Would be a great invasive species…
Ice Swimmersays
The blue stripes in the wings are eye-catching, they really pop out.
chigau (違う) says
What a pretty birdy?
chigau (違う) says
without the ?
Caine says
They are wonderfully dramatic looking. They have fab eye makeup.
Giliell, professional cynic -Ilk- says
I love jays
There are quite some of them living here, but so far they have escaped my camera.
Charly says
There are a few pairs that are regular visitors. They come early in the morning and ravage the feeder, leaving barely anything for the smaller birds. But they are beautiful. With a little attention one can actually recognize different individuals by their facial feathers. I would not be suprised if they thus recognize each other too, because they are very intelligent, like all corvids.
Raucous Indignation says
Wonderful! I’ve never seen those in downstate NY. What’s their usual range?
Raucous Indignation says
And yes, I know Eurasian was a clue! Big big clue there. And Google can be such an asset.
busterggi says
Would be a great invasive species…
Ice Swimmer says
The blue stripes in the wings are eye-catching, they really pop out.