Blue Jay Day

The temperature was in the mid 40s today for the second day in the row and I woke to the sound of bird song this morning.  The only new bird who seems to be at the feeders is a Blue Jay.

Although these can be seen all year they are migratory and travel in large flocks in fall and spring.  Ours usually disappear in the winter, so I’m not sure if the one I sighted is a local returning or one from further north escaping south.

Our mixed oak and beech deciduous woodland is an ideal habitat for them, and during the warmer months we have several birds nesting at woods edge.  Their range extends across eastern North America from Florida to Newfoundland.  I love watching them, they’re one of the most beautiful of birds, but they do tend to chase the smaller birds away from the feeders which could be a problem in the cold weather.