Blue Jays do not tolerate raptors. They scramble like fighter jets. I’ve seen this in my own back yard. Jays dive bombing a Cooper’s while the white-wings and sparrows all disappear.
I see that in Central Park too. Fun to watch. The raptors usually just hunch up, scowl and ignore it. When looking for hawks or other raptors I listen for mobbing birds.
Blue Jays do not tolerate raptors. They scramble like fighter jets. I’ve seen this in my own back yard. Jays dive bombing a Cooper’s while the white-wings and sparrows all disappear.
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I see that in Central Park too. Fun to watch. The raptors usually just hunch up, scowl and ignore it. When looking for hawks or other raptors I listen for mobbing birds.
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Beautiful photo
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Thanks
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What a beautiful image. Love the underbelly view of the blue jay, as well as the juxtaposition of the birds against the branches.
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Thank you very much.
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