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They are known to be selfish and hostile. Blue Jays have been discovered chasing dogs, hawks, raccoons, and even humans away from their nests. Because of this, not a lot of people like to have feeders for them in their backyard. They are very aggressive and steal food from other birds. [http://www.birdhouses101.com/blue-jay-about.asp] Some have seen them stealing and eating eggs from others birds. [http://www.aspensongwildbirdfood.com/wildbirds/speciesprofiles/detail.php?id=69] During winter periods, they tend to store up more food than they can eat, which can help the environment in the spreading of plant seeds. They have been thought to have aided in the spread of [[Oak|Oak Trees]] across [[North America]]. [http://www.nrri.umn.edu/mnbirds/accounts/BLJAa2.htm] However, they can also be a nuisance because they have been noted to carry the [[West Nile Virus]]. [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Cyanocitta_cristata.html] | They are known to be selfish and hostile. Blue Jays have been discovered chasing dogs, hawks, raccoons, and even humans away from their nests. Because of this, not a lot of people like to have feeders for them in their backyard. They are very aggressive and steal food from other birds. [http://www.birdhouses101.com/blue-jay-about.asp] Some have seen them stealing and eating eggs from others birds. [http://www.aspensongwildbirdfood.com/wildbirds/speciesprofiles/detail.php?id=69] During winter periods, they tend to store up more food than they can eat, which can help the environment in the spreading of plant seeds. They have been thought to have aided in the spread of [[Oak|Oak Trees]] across [[North America]]. [http://www.nrri.umn.edu/mnbirds/accounts/BLJAa2.htm] However, they can also be a nuisance because they have been noted to carry the [[West Nile Virus]]. [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Cyanocitta_cristata.html] | ||
They are predated by [[hawks]], [[raccoons]], [[cats]], [[snakes]], [[squirrels]], and [[falcons]]. Both parents will attempt to scare away any predator by chasing and attacking them. [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Cyanocitta_cristata.html] Blue Jay families, consist of the young and | They are predated by [[hawks]], [[raccoons]], [[cats]], [[snakes]], [[squirrels]], and [[falcons]]. Both parents will attempt to scare away any predator by chasing and attacking them. [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Cyanocitta_cristata.html] Blue Jay families, consist of the young and its parents, but don't usually live in close contact with other families. The only time a large number of Blue Jays will gather is to scare away predators. They will even chase and attack humans if they come too close. [http://www.aspensongwildbirdfood.com/wildbirds/speciesprofiles/detail.php?id=69] | ||
Some have noticed that they use ants or ant excretions for preening (grooming the fur or feathers). This is called anting. There is a theory that they do this because something in the ant excretion helps soothe any possible irritation from the new feathers growing in. [http://www.shawcreekbirdsupply.com/blue_jay_info.htm] | Some have noticed that they use ants or ant excretions for preening (grooming the fur or feathers). This is called anting. There is a theory that they do this because something in the ant excretion helps soothe any possible irritation from the new feathers growing in. [http://www.shawcreekbirdsupply.com/blue_jay_info.htm] | ||
