Hi All,
 
I've often heard Blue jays imitating Red-tailed hawks, but this morning here
in Rohrersville I observed some interesting associated behavior.  A single
jay flew into an oak in our backyard, then proceeded to call very loudly,
red-tailed style.  All of the birds that were feeding on both sides of the
house scattered for cover - the jay was obviously "guarding" a platform
feeder just below the oak.
 
Another reason why corvids are my favourite group of passerines!!
 
Also seen this past week at "Broken Wallet Farm":
 
 
Purple Finches (many males and females)
Fox Sparrows
White-crowned sparrows
 
 
 
 
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Frank Boyle
Rohrersville, MD

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