How to Attract Blue Jays to Your Backyard like a Pro

Attracting blue jays to your backyard can be a rewarding experience. These beautiful and intelligent birds are a joy to watch, and they can help control pests in your garden. If you’re wondering how to attract blue jays, there are a few things you can do.

One of the most important things you can do is to provide them with a food source. Blue jays are omnivorous, so they will eat a variety of foods, including nuts, seeds, fruits, and insects. You can put out a bird feeder filled with black oil sunflower seeds or peanuts. You can also offer them suet cakes or mealworms. If you have a fruit tree, the blue jays will likely enjoy the fruit as well.

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Will Blue Jays Scare Hummingbirds Away? - Bird Allies

Hummingbirds and blue jays may frequent the same backyard feeders, but they don’t always get along. While blue jays are not known to prey on hummingbirds, they may engage in aggressive behaviors that can deter hummingbirds from visiting feeders.

Blue jays are territorial birds and may view hummingbirds as a threat to their food source. They may chase hummingbirds away from feeders or even destroy hummingbird nests. In addition, blue jays are noisy birds and their calls can be disruptive to hummingbirds.

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