Diet and Feeding Blue jays are omnivorous birds and opportunistic feeders that may sample just about anything available Nuts, berries, seeds, corn, carrion, insects, eggs, and even small animals such as lizards or baby birds may be part of their diet, and they easily switch to different food sources at different times of yearThis adaptability serves blue jays well and Being a fledgling—a chick that has left the nest—is awkward Junco fledgling MAII illustrates the awkwardness via interpretive dance Fledglings are at one of the most dangerous time in their lives, facing an average mortality rate of 42% over just a week or two Most of that mortality happens early, just after the little guys have left the The female is more gray, and has a white eye ring She makes the final choice for a nest site Nest building usually takes 26 days During colder weather, it can take longer Photo by Wendell Long A Gilbertson box was chosen this year for both the first and second broods (I don't usually get bluebirds in this style box, but it is good for
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