Attracting Blue Jays to your Backyard

Hello Everyone :)

Well, lets get this blog rolling!

Tonight, were going to talk about one of my favourite birds, the Blue Jay!

Blue Jays are found across Canada and in parts of the USA. They are well known for there deep blue hue and there loud call. They often travel in pairs or in small groups and are very common at bird feeders across the North America. They inhabit decidous and mixed wood forest as well as many cities and towns

They are especially attracted to whole peanuts, and they will often take a peanut and fly away with it to cache it for later

Peanuts for Blue Jays should be offered in a hopper feeder with a big enough opening for the peanuts to fit through OR on a platform/fly-thru feeder hung/mounted on a pole. Peanuts can also be offered in a regular suet cage

Blue Jays also readily enjoy corn, black oil and striped sunflower seeds, halved fruits and peanut hearts. These can also be presented in a hopper or a platform/fly-thru feeder

And lastly, like any other bird... Blue Jays are attracted to bird baths of water. They will appreciate the nice drink or bath. Consider adding a dripper or The Water Wiggler to your bird bath... moving water is easier for birds flying over to see or hear, which means there is a greater chance of attracting Blue Jays

I hope these tips all help and until next time, thank you for reading :) Post any questions or suggestions in the comments section

Until next time,

Calvin