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Black-necked Stilt by Molly Hashimoto
Blue Jay
Why a Purple Martin would carry a fledgling and why birds raid squirrel nests
In the column Since You Asked in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here are … Read More “Why a Purple Martin would carry a fledgling and why birds raid squirrel nests”
The true value of crows and jays
An article in a forthcoming issue of The Condor: Ornithological Applications may make you look at corvids — the nearly cosmopolitan group of birds that … Read More “The true value of crows and jays”
Dealing with smart and spirited Blue Jay, for better or worse
I love Blue Jays. They combine beauty, brains, and spirit in a sleek three-ounce package topped with a perky little crest. People who’ve watched robins … Read More “Dealing with smart and spirited Blue Jay, for better or worse”
Julie Craves describes why Blue Jays imitate hawks
In the column “Since You Asked” in every issue of BirdWatching, Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers readers’ questions about birds and bird behavior. Here is … Read More “Julie Craves describes why Blue Jays imitate hawks”
Photo gallery: Seven beautiful jays
You can find superb photos of seven of North America’s jay species in our U.S. and Canada and Backyard galleries. Below are a few of our favorites. Steller’s Jay Steller’s … Read More “Photo gallery: Seven beautiful jays”
Species profile: Blue Jay – Nature’s clown
A sense of humor tops the list of reasons to take a new look at the old Blue Jay Read More “Species profile: Blue Jay – Nature’s clown”