Busy Blue Jays Flock For Peanuts In Ontario

Watch Blue Jays flock in a burst of energy to grab peanuts from the tray on the Ontario FeederWatch Cam. As they jostle for position, several birds raise their crests—an aggressive signal toward their neighbors—while they zip onto the feeder, dodge and displace one another, and snatch a few peanuts before making a quick exit. Keep an eye out for behaviors like these at your own feeders to spot the daily struggles for dominance playing out in your backyard.

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