Springtime is Nesting time for this Jaybird
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
March 21, 2016 12:57pm CST
Yesterday I noticed this female California Scrub Jay making repeated visits to a planter basket in the back yard. The basket is lined with coconut husks and will be hanging filled with Nasturtiums unless the bird takes the husks all away for her nest.
Anne set the camera up on the tripod in the kitchen window, and when I was in the kitchen at the right time I took a series of photos.
It was really quite funny to see her stuff her beak so full, then fly away to build her nest. She (or another bird) was back this morning as well.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
21 Mar 16
Anne left a little and some batting for the jay and moved the basket today.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Mar 16
Excellent candid shot and I'm impressed you knew the name of this one. I'm a part time birder and love to see new birds. Are they always up from California----as you live in Oregon?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Mar 16
They are called that name, but are quite common in western Oregon as well as Calif. We also have Stellar Jays around in large numbers in just slightly higher elevations.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Mar 16
Oh, forgot to say that I work part-time at a Wild Birds Unlimited store here in Eugene.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Mar 16
@JamesHxstatic WE have the gorgeous but noisy blue jay here and it has become the name of Ontario's Baseball team but we don't get the Scrub or the Stellar Jay here.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Mar 16
She's comical and attractive. Some women could envy that. LOL
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
22 Mar 16
Thanks @Jillybean 1222! She was a good model!
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@KuznVinny (768)
• United States
22 Mar 16
I'm not a huge fan of Jays. I remember once at my old home an unexpected visit of the critters (not often found there) led to attack by a swift-flying hawk. Jay for dinner!
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
23 Mar 16
Cute picture. One needs to keep a vigil to be able to capture such moments. I have birds perpetually running in and out picking up stuff to build their nests. I must try and see where they have made their home.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
21 Mar 16
It always amazes me what birds will steal for their nests....great picture! She looks like she posed for you 
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
23 Mar 16
The husks in her beak, and I really had to look as I didn't realize that's what it was, makes it look like she has a mustache. I thought, wow, I'd never seen a bird with whiskers before. And, I guess I never will again, for they aren't whiskers afterall.
I don't have bird feeders yet, as I'm not here enough to watch birds, but I do enjoy them when they visit. I saw a couple of pigeons, we think they were that almost looked pregnant as they sat on our railing. A customer today, told me how birds will fluff up their feathers to stay warmer. They looked normal from the side of the house.
Btw, found this post on the side suggestions.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
21 Mar 16
That's a great shot. They will use whatever you got lol.
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@Ladypeace (2028)
• Singapore
22 Mar 16
She's down to some serious business here. I'm glad that you guys cared enough to help her out.
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@ElizabethWallace (12069)
• United States
22 Mar 16
I love Scrub Jays. When I lived in Ventura, a nesting couple adopted me as part of their family. It was wonderful I sure miss them.
