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Blue Jay Nest

Cyanocitta cristata

Description:

Blue Jays build their nests in the crotch or thick outer branches of a deciduous or coniferous tree, usually 10-25 feet above the ground. Male and female both gather materials and build the nest, but on average male does more gathering and female more building. Twigs used in outer part of nest are usually taken from live trees, and birds often struggle to break them off.

Habitat:

In a holly tree.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 11, 2013
Submitted on Apr 15, 2013

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