Florida Scrub Jays

[Second Hand Pat]

I just can not resist these guys...

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[dagray]

Very nice.

These are a little more colorful than our Scrub Jays.

We have Magpies here mainly.

[Pices]

I love scrub jays. I’ve never seen them up close like this. Do you have a lot of scrub jays in your area? I’ve gone looking for them and I’ve seen my cousin post pics of her standing with peanuts and the scrub jays plucking them out of her hands. The only thing stopping me is trying to be there at 6:30-7:00 am. Definitely going now. Thanks for sharing. Also notice bands on this guy and know their habitat is threatened due to developing.
Patty

[brewmaster15]

I love scrub jays. I’ve never seen them up close like this. Do you have a lot of scrub jays in your area? I’ve gone looking for them and I’ve seen my cousin post pics of her standing with peanuts and the scrub jays plucking them out of her hands. The only thing stopping me is trying to be there at 6:30-7:00 am. Definitely going now. Thanks for sharing. Also notice bands on this guy and know their habitat is threatened due to developing.
Patty

I love scrub Jays too Patty,
Probably two of the best areas to see them That I have found in Florida is Jonathan Dickersons State Park and Oscer Scherers State Park.

https://floridadep.gov/comm/press-office/content/florida-scrub-jay-one-kind

I have seen them at Merritt Island wildlife refuge as well.

al

Nice scrubbies Pat.:)

[Second Hand Pat]

Very nice.

These are a little more colorful than our Scrub Jays.

We have Magpies here mainly.

Thank you Dave :D
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

I love scrub jays. I’ve never seen them up close like this. Do you have a lot of scrub jays in your area? I’ve gone looking for them and I’ve seen my cousin post pics of her standing with peanuts and the scrub jays plucking them out of her hands. The only thing stopping me is trying to be there at 6:30-7:00 am. Definitely going now. Thanks for sharing. Also notice bands on this guy and know their habitat is threatened due to developing.
Patty

Thanks Patty, there are some Scrub Jays in my area but these were over in Rockledge. If you are ever over this way I can take you to see them. They are located here https://www.brevardfl.gov//EELProgram/Sanctuaries/HelenAllanCruickshankSanctuary if you are ever in the area.
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

I love scrub Jays too Patty,
Probably two of the best areas to see them That I have found in Florida is Jonathan Dickersons State Park and Oscer Scherers State Park.

https://floridadep.gov/comm/press-office/content/florida-scrub-jay-one-kind

I have seen them at Merritt Island wildlife refuge as well.

al

Nice scrubbies Pat.:)

Thanks Al :D
Pat

[Pices]

I love scrub Jays too Patty,
Probably two of the best areas to see them That I have found in Florida is Jonathan Dickersons State Park and Oscer Scherers State Park.

https://floridadep.gov/comm/press-office/content/florida-scrub-jay-one-kind

Thanks

I have seen them at Merritt Island wildlife refuge as well.

al

Nice scrubbies Pat.:)

What a great idea! Oscar Scherer’s is 35 minutes away. I love that place and I’m ready for a hike after this blazing summer. Thanks for reminding of this gem. Hope I see them.
Patty

[Pices]

Thanks Patty, there are some Scrub Jays in my area but these were over in Rockledge. If you are ever over this way I can take you to see them. They are located here https://www.brevardfl.gov//EELProgram/Sanctuaries/HelenAllanCruickshankSanctuary if you are ever in the area.
Pat


That looks a a beautiful sanctuary. It’d be day trip, but looks worth the ride. I might take you up on it sometime. Thanks Pat! You are an incredible photographer btw.
Patty

[Second Hand Pat]

That looks a a beautiful sanctuary. It’d be day trip, but looks worth the ride. I might take you up on it sometime. Thanks Pat! You are an incredible photographer btw.
Patty

Why thank you Patty :)
Pat