Backyard Birdwatching: Blue Jay

(4/18/14)

This past week I took advantage of the first few seasonable spring days of April by filling up the cylindrical bird-feeder hanging in our back yard. Suitably, I used a traditional feed for this common feeder--wild bird mix, but included a pinch of anti-squirrel pepper stuff in an effort to keep the grey squirrels a bay. The results were mediate as a variety of common urban birds came to feed, some of which I was able to snap pictures of from our second story bedroom window.

Blue Jays seem to be even more prevalent than in year's past or, more likely, perhaps I'm just more aware of their presence, even at school. The Heckle to the North American Cardinal's Jeckle, the both birds are among the most vibrant and colorful (and loud) birds which frequent local city backyards.

(4/18/14)

(4/18/14)

(4/18/14)