Feeder notes
Yesterday afternoon, two blue jays arrived in our yard. Normally, the jays are rather aggressive when they arrive, and swoop boldly onto one of the feeders calling loudly. One of the blue jays hopped over to the garden under the feeders, picked up a sunflower seed and returned to his mate, feeding her the seed. He repeated this three times before the red squirrel startled them and they left the yard.
These two jays have been chasing each other through the neighborhood for several days now. We have been wondering whether they were fighting over territory or courting. I guess we know the answer now!
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