Florida Scrub Jays rarely travel farther than one mile from where they hatched. They have evolved to master a small area of territory and defend it fiercely. Most bird species migrate or otherwise live nomadic lifestyles. The Scrub Jay only leaves a home territory in cases of natural disaster or the occasional bird that decides… Continue reading Florida Scrub Jay Social Dynamics – Taking on a New Member
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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
My Eye-Opening Conversation with AI About the Florida Scrub Jay
Just like most people, I have been using AI more and more in recent months. Tonight, I decided to ask Grok (X’s AI platform) about my favorite living creature, the FL Scrub Jay. And while the conversation started off fun and entertaining at first, it all came crashing down at the end. I first inquired… Continue reading My Eye-Opening Conversation with AI About the Florida Scrub Jay
New Juveniles in the Scrub
I rarely see new baby or juvenile scrub-jay birds in the areas I frequently walk. Maybe twice in the last ten years have I seen a new group of young birds (6 birds total in 10 years). I am happy to announce that there are a new young generation of birds in my area. From… Continue reading New Juveniles in the Scrub
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
A Territorial Battle Today
I went for my walk through the woods today to get exercise and to visit my little blue bird friends. The area I walk used to have three separate scrub-jay groups but now it has just two. Two family groups combined into one and may have lost a member or two. Today I witnessed something… Continue reading A Territorial Battle Today
Donate the Help Our Little Blue Friends
I’ve often said to people close to me that the Florida Scrub Jay is a gauge of sorts when it comes to the human race. I believe if we cannot save this species of bird then perhaps we don’t deserve to live on this planet. It is my belief that we have had plenty of… Continue reading Donate the Help Our Little Blue Friends
Florida Scrub Jay Audible Sounds
I have found in my time being with the Florida Scrub Jay that it has three levels of sound. By that I mean it has three volumes of sound. Those sound levels consist of: Super soft little chirps – They make these tiny sounds when they are in close proximity to one another. It is… Continue reading Florida Scrub Jay Audible Sounds
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?
Scrub-Jays in a Panic
Sometimes you enter into the scrub-jay territory and you can instantly hear that something is going on. You hear a few alarm calls off in the distance. Then you hear the territorial “pish pish” alarm type call they make. Something has got them spooked. In fact, the way I found out that there were bobcats… Continue reading Scrub-Jays in a Panic