Not just for their own species, but for all of the other small animals and birds in danger. Even better, they have little problem diving in to scare off cats that love taking small birds as a prize.īut perhaps best of all, blue jays are one of the best hawk and eagle protectors of all. They are very good at chasing off competing squirrels and chipmunks from feeders. Their loud warning chatter also serves to help smaller animals escape the same nearby danger.īut jays also are incredible at using their defensive skills to protect the smaller birds around them. They communicate extremely well with one another, especially when it comes to warning of nearby predators. In doing so, they are one of the best birds for controlling insect populations – which can be a big help to gardeners.īlue jays are among the most intelligent of all backyard birds.
On occasion, they will even take out small mice and rodents. They will consume caterpillars, snails, slugs, grasshoppers, beetles and even spiders. In fact, they can actually be quite beneficial for a myriad of reasons, one of which includes actually protecting some of the smaller birds they are often accused of bullying! The Benefits of Blue Jaysīlue jays are veracious eaters of insects. If you happen to have a bird feeder in your yard and jays nearby – you probably know this all too well!īut as bad as there reputation can be, blue jays are not necessarily bad to have visit your yard. In addition to providing protection for their family, they also protect the food sources that feed them. Especially when it happens to contain eggs, newly hatched nestlings, or young birds just beginning to take flight. And they use those smarts to fiercely protect their nest. If you happen to have a blue jay nest near a walkway, entrance or outdoor sitting area – look out! They are among the most ferocious of birds when it comes to protecting their nest.īlue jays are actually one of the smartest backyard birds of all.
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