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Jays

  • 01-06-2018 5:25pm
    #1
    Nekarsulm
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    Spotted a Jay.
    I know they are supposed to be well distributed in Ireland, but today was the first time I ever saw a Jay on our farm.
    South Cavan, which is drumlin country and lots and lots of hedgerows and small fields.


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  • #2
    emo72
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    Nekarsulm wrote: »
    Spotted a Jay.
    I know they are supposed to be well distributed in Ireland, but today was the first time I ever saw a Jay on our farm.
    South Cavan, which is drumlin country and lots and lots of hedgerows and small fields.

    think its the fact that they are quite shy and hide away in forests. however this week i seen about 6 on a morning walk in my usual haunt. now normally id be lucky to see one 3 or 4 times a year.

    i think they are more active early in the day than the evening so that increases your chance of seeing them.

    they are amazing looking birds.


  • #3
    Amalgam
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    We have them too, thanks to a secluded copse down by a South Dublin golf course. Parents are out foraging for their new brood at the moment.

    Suet pellets will make them return visitors..


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Amalgam wrote: »
    Suet pellets will make them return visitors..

    Sorry but do not feed Jays, or any birds, fats except in winter. They are to be avoided completely during the breeding and fledging season. The birds love it but all advice is that fats are extremely detrimental at this time of year.


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