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January 5, 2009 - Bluejay Courtship Begins Print E-mail

I always enjoy the lively bluejay show every morning after I put out lots of peanuts for them.  Many days I do not take photos because they usually behave predictably.  

 This morning I was surprised when a male grabbed a peanut and flew to a tree where a female jay was perched.  He scooted up beside her and then passed the peanut to her beak to beak.  I thought it was a one time thing, so I didn't get my camera.  Then within minutes, he repeated the same courtship seed pass. 

Tomorrow I will be ready with camera.  This guy must really have the hots for her because this behavior does not usually start until early March.

 
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