Juvenile Scrub Jays Growing Up

It’s been my pleasure to witness the growth of two fledgling birds from nest to not-quite adult hood the last few months. It was probably about 100 days ago I noticed two little baby Jays following two adult jays which I know very well. I was so stoked they had some babies! I kept my… Continue reading Juvenile Scrub Jays Growing Up

FL Scrub Jay Territory

I have discussed previously in this blog how the FL Scrub-Jay typically stays within its own little area. They become masters of their small space and anytime another scrub-jay not from that little area comes into it, all hell breaks loose. These birds are very territorial. However, small evolutions do occur. The same bird couple… Continue reading FL Scrub Jay Territory

Why Are FL Scrub Jays So Tame Around Humans?

First, it should be noted that all FL Scrub-Jays are not so tame. The further you get away from human population centers the less tame they are. I have been way back in the brush where the scrub jay is very cautious and absolutely will not come close to you. They more-or-less ignore you. For… Continue reading Why Are FL Scrub Jays So Tame Around Humans?