This Blue Jay was at our window yesterday at the bird feeder, I was watching it for a while and was thinking that it didn't seem "well"...it was kind of wobbly, didn't seem to have a lot of control over it's body, actually FELL into the feeder at one point while eating...and it's odd that it would put up with all the little sparrows. I tried to film it (without scaring it away) and I got a little bit of film....of course he wasn't flailing around as much while I was taping, natch. I feel bad for the little guy, wondering if he is pregnant (looked a little "fat") or injured? Or maybe ate some fermented berries and was drunk? I know the video isn't that clear here, it's better when viewed via my phone, I'll have to figure out how to make that better. But figured I would share and ask around....he was at the window again this morning, so at least we know he can fly!
Upon further observation, the jay has a wounded leg which he seems unable to put weight on - causing him to pitch forward into the food [know what that's like]. But he seems to be on the mend!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure this is "bird alert" worthy but thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOr are you just making excuses for alcoholic birds? As a member of the Bird Temperance Society, I find that appalling.
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