The Bluejays are regular visitors to the garden. They noisily announce their arrival as they swoop in towards the feeders. Is this to warn the other birds to get out of the way? I'm quite certain it is.
I just love all the varying colours and patterns on these birds.
They love the peanut feeders, especially the mail box peanut feeder.
This is an old mailbox with the flap removed and we put peanuts inside it.
They will swoop into the mailbox to get the peanuts. It is such fun to watch their antics.
Sometimes they leave me treasures which I keep between the pages of my various birding books.
They come on their own, in a flock of 5 or more and sometimes in 2s for 2sDay, the day when I share a photo with 2 of the same subject.
I'm sharing these photos, some old and some new, with Tuesday Tweets and Wild Bird Wednesday where you can see more amazing bird photogrpahy.
And of course they are perfect for sharing on Blue Monday where all things are blue.
Edit: Tuesday morning ... robin heard and sited across the road.
Edit: Tuesday morning ... robin heard and sited across the road.
Linda, these are great photos of the bluejays. They are such a pretty colour aren't they? I like the idea of the old mail box. I wonder if other birds might nest in one. Have a great day.
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Pamela, I'm certain if the oldmailbox was put up higher that birds would nest in it.
ReplyDeleteThey are such attractive birds. You get a nice variety of feathered friends at your home, Linda.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm pretty sure their noisy entrance is warn others. In my yard they perch in the closest trees to the feeders and the minute I step out the door to fill the feeders, they take off through the yard to notify the others to "wake up it's breakfast time"! I don't have a problem with them not sharing, they all get along with the other birds, including the woodpeckers.
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ReplyDeleteI've had some very plump looking bluejays around the last month.
You've sure gotten such nice photos of yours.
Next time I'm going to get the binoculars out to
see if they are as pretty as the one in your pics.
They ARE perfect for Blue Monday; in fact, they're our mascot! I love your blues!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday. Be sure to check out my book giveaway.
Gorgeous pictures of the blue jays!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the Bluejays!
ReplyDeleteWish we could see them here.
Now I think I am going to have to steal you old mailbox idea cause you are receiving some wonderful gifts ..
ReplyDeletehugs, Cherry
It and the Robin are my favorite birds. We have not starting seeing them yet.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL pics, of a Bird with an attitude! We call them the Bullies of the Garden. But they are beautiful!
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Those are such beautiful pictures. They really leave you some awesome feathers. I am so anxious for spring to arrive here. Happy Blue monday.
ReplyDeleteAnn
Such a delight!
ReplyDeletePlease come by when you get a chance and see my BLUE, have a great week.
Blue jays are greedy little guses... but oh what a joy to have visit. Love the sound they make chattering to each other.
ReplyDeleteEvery morning I watch our four bluejays come to the feeder - they are a noisy bunch fending off the squirrels and other birds so that they can get their morning meal. We've even named them: Joe Carter, Ernie Witt, Roberto Alomar and Kelly Gruber (he doesn't come as often preferring to hide out (like the real Kelly).
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous birds, and I love your mailbox idea. :)
ReplyDeleteThey're such fun also with all that bossy attitude!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteYour lovely Jays are so wonderful to see.. beautiful images..
ReplyDeleteThose are some beautiful birds with the different shades of blue. We only have a few around here. Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the Blue Jay. It is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI like your ideas of the peanuts in the suet feeder and the mailbox idea might be fun for my two squirrels.
I think I might have to try that.
Lovely shots!
Great photos. They are beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat post on the Jays. I love the mailbox feeder, very creative. They do love those peanuts. Thanks for sharing, have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI will have to give your mailbox idea a try. Thanks for participating in this weeks Tuesday Tweets.
ReplyDeleteI love to see your jays..they are so pretty. Thanks for sharing. (I agree about captchas,I have to refresh them four or five times before I can read them.Thanks for drawing attention to this...perhaps we should all just use moderation as it removes 100% of all spammers.)
ReplyDeleteLove your jay images. That is one bird that visits here often. I especially liked your mailbox feeder and the jay flying in image.
ReplyDeleteI am lovin' the feather collection. That is awesome!
ReplyDelete;-)WBW!
Linda I am so loving seeing your Jays they are amazing .
ReplyDelete:) Thankyou