Michael Price said to All on 07-13-95 22:35 about Re: Scrub Jay in
Vancouver BC...

MP>The Scrub Jay is the interloper into Steller's territory here. As to ho
MP>they get along, 'well' should not be used in this context except to des
MP>how pounded the Scrubbie leaves any Steller's not quick enough to get o

Interesting! From the behaviour I've witnessed by both species I would have
bet on the Steller's.

MP>the way. A truculent bird. And *very* cautious: even after months of
MP>visiting the feeders, when approached it flies about 15--20 meters away
MP>usually to the top of the largest tree in the vicinity whereas the Stel
MP>Jays will barely give ya room to get by.

My dad has two Scrub's that he "hand" feeds; he puts the peanuts down next
to him and the Scrub's fly over and pick them up. One will even come to him
when he calls.

The Steller's around my place tend to keep their distance though they're
staying closer than they once did.

Take care,
Bruce



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