Fun With The Scrub Jays

Scrub Jay with peanut.


A week ago I posted on Facebook:

It's fun to watch the Scrub Jays! The fledglings are almost old enough to be on their own, but not quite. Baby was bleating, shaking its wings and begging mama for food. I tossed peanuts to them. Mama grabbed one, and baby grabbed another one. Baby pecked at the shell like mama had done, but listlessly, without understanding or determination. Just too hard. So baby went back to begging for food, because it's just easier that way.

Now, the babies seem to be more or less on their own (with a little help from Big Bird Marc).

Scrub Jay with peanut.

Two Scrub Jays, one on the left with peanut.

Scrub Jay enjoying the afternoon.