My mom, Peggy, has had an ongoing issue with blue jays in her yard. As I wrote before in Bullies at the Bird Feeder, they can be a real nuisance at her feeders. They eat an obnoxious amount of bird seed and really act as bullies when other birds try to eat. Now the latest problem is that … Continue reading The Blue Jays are Back (and That’s Not a Good Thing)
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Bullies at the Bird Feeder
By the title, you'd think I was talking about those pesky squirrels again. But not this time. This time it's an even more obnoxious bully, the Blue Jay. Despite how handsome they look, looks can be deceiving. They are the original "Angry Birds". My mom Peggy has a terrible time protecting her feeders, as well … Continue reading Bullies at the Bird Feeder
Squirrel Calisthenics
Anytime you put out a bird feeder, you are also bound to be inviting squirrels to your yard. So, I now have a group, scurry, dray, or whatever a bunch of squirrels might be called, who visit on a regular basis. I'm beginning to be able to pick each out based on their coloring and … Continue reading Squirrel Calisthenics