Foraging Jays

Jays are incredibly busy this time of the year burying acorns and foraging for food. They often fly around in small groups and this bird was part of a pair which was seen close to our house digging up acorns from the lawn opposite.

Jays are clever, resourceful birds and will often visit a bird table, particularly for peanuts which they then stash for the harder times of winter. They have a darker side though as, in Spring, part of their diet includes young fledgling birds.