Just had a wander round my local woods, small mixed deciduous.
very wet and slippy.
The most noticable activity was, Jays. Doing what they do best, this time of year, collecting acorns.
The fact they use several areas to store them, means often some are forgotten and therefore have chance to germinate.
Corvids often get bad press, just thought I'd redress the balance a little.
Jays MMMmmm lovley taste like chickenLol
They should be as revered as, the pigs in Spain that feed on acorns
Jays plant woodlands
I get them occasionaly in the garden. They come in from the neighbouring woodland but never stay long as the jackdaws will not put up with them. Same with the magpies, the jackdaws rule the roost around here. I often hear them rather than see them.
Interesting, I have a similar thing with the Starlings, they also repel certain other bird species, from the garden.Originally Posted by jus_young
This is probably the best time for seeing them,Why do I never seem to see Jays? Hear them often but man they're elusive!
They do look lovely...
Local birds flying between the woodlands and their acorn hidey holes.
Plus the birds from the continent will be arriving and looking for food.
Saw one today on my travels through Dartmoor. Lovely looking bird and a beautiful flash of colour as it took off.
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