Scrub-jays in Abbotsford - Sept 20, 2022

[Randy]

I just looked out my window and was pleasantly surprised to see 2 California scrub-jays at/around my feeder. A nice addition to the yard list!

[Gord]

Fantastic! Probably a pair wonder if they nested. There's a single bird been seen as recently as 10 or so days ago over towards Sumas Mountain and of course the pair with two young in Chilliwack. Sure looks like they're planning to become more common. Nice yard bird indeed!

[Randy]

Just adding some photos. You can see the bill deformity clearly. I wonder if it's an injury? I came across one photo I took with a seed in it's mouth so it clearly can feed itself to some extent.

This first photo was taken through a window, hence the suboptimal clarity.


California Scrub-Jay at Abbotsford - Downes Road Home/Property by Randy Walker



California Scrub-Jay at Abbotsford - Downes Road Home/Property by Randy Walker