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Title: Blue Bird ID
Post by: BikingBrian on Aug 13, 09, 09:59:23 AM

The birds flying in the trees that look like Blue Jays - I was once told they were Scrub Jays but are they really Steller's Jays?

Title: Re: Blue Bird ID
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 13, 09, 10:26:11 AM

We have Steller's Jay and Scrub Jay.

Steller's Jay:
(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birds/BabyJfeed11.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birds/images/stellerssnow1.JPG)


Scrub Jay:
(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birds/images/MD_scrubjay4.JPG)

Title: Re: Blue Bird ID
Post by: makgirl on Aug 13, 09, 07:35:15 PM

I have only seen one scrub jay at our feeders 6 years.  We are at about 6000' does that have anything to do with it?

Title: Re: Blue Bird ID
Post by: ak7v on Aug 14, 09, 10:27:31 AM

I see both types, especially when I go outside bearing peanuts.  Many more Steller's Jays, though.  I'm at about 6400'.

Title: Re: Blue Bird ID
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 14, 09, 05:19:50 PM

The Stellers show up at my feeder when I put peanuts out for the squirrels. I'm across the street from the school.

Title: Re: Blue Bird ID
Post by: Mrs. Hillbilly on Jun 11, 10, 01:22:05 PM

Can anyone tell us what morning bird is squawking like MAD!!!  They start at 4:30 in the morning!!!
They won't shut up!  We like to sleep with our window open but hate being woken up by these annoying birds!  lol!

Title: Re: Blue Bird ID
Post by: Stitches on Jun 11, 10, 01:47:42 PM

Jason, are they making a raspy (but not crow sounding) and occasional quick 'chirping' sounds.    My blue jays sit on the branch outside my kitchen window as early as 5 and yell at me to feed them peanuts.    One of them has a weird thing on his beak that makes it look thin and tapered and looks like a 'v'. 

I ran out of peanuts this morning and sent them down to you.   I told them you were a chef and you would provide them with gourmet peanuts.  :)    I need to get some more peanuts.    One of the Jays has begun to fly at the door making a knocking noise.   

Title: Re: Blue Bird ID
Post by: Mrs. Hillbilly on Jun 11, 10, 07:41:34 PM

Ha ha!   :laugh:

Okay,  I'll get busy making candied peanuts tonight for them.  But please send them after 7 am.  ;)

Actually the birds we hear do not sound like the Jays.  A co-worker said it might be Mocking Birds  ???

Title: Re: Blue Bird ID
Post by: Stitches on Jun 11, 10, 11:06:17 PM

Is this it?   

http://www.birdjam.com/birdsong.php?id=4

or

http://soundbible.com/332-Mockingbird-Call.html

"Listen to the Mockingbird."