Jays and Peanuts: Two Mysteries [NARRATED]
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Learn why Jays often reject a peanut that looks perfectly fine in favor of another. And notice another mystery: that Jays often carry a shelled peanut back to the feeder, even though doing so makes it harder to pick up an unshelled peanut. PLEASE CLICK 'LIKE' IF YOU APPRECIATE THE MOVIE.
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I first discovered that Jays like peanuts from Lesley the Bird Nerd. Now I put them in the feeders all the time and love listening to the Jays squawk as they approach the feeders from the tree branches.
Lesley knows just about everything there is to know about Bluejays. You have good taste in wildlife videos if you follow her. And I'm with you: I love hearing the jays squawk.
The Titmouse always gives the Jays a run for the money on my feeders when it comes to peanuts in the shell.
Such a lovely video! Makes me think Jays would certainly be running "quality control" at the peanut factory in a childrens' story/whimsical animated movie! :)
You make me wish my talents ran in the Dr. Seuss vein. I'd write the story you suggest. What a fun idea!
The student just leaned so more facts about the birds. Thank you, Jo!
Out her in the west we don’t have those kind of beautiful jays, we have the Scrub Jay…they are also beautiful in their own way. I love them because they will warn me when a rattlesnake is around.
One thing for sure is they also love peanuts….but not as much as I love listening to your beautiful voice. 🥰
Aww. Thanks for the compliment on my voice. It is more musical than any jay's--not that I don't love hearing those boisterous jays. You folks out west have more variety in the jays than we do. For us it's just Bluejays. You've got Scrubs, Mountains, Stellers'. Did I miss any. But they're all so ... jayish. You gotta love 'em. And it never occurred to me that they might warn a body about rattlers.
Another refreshing bit of insight into Mother Nature's mysteries. Thank you Dear Jo. Merry Christmas.
Ah, thank you's are all well and good, but can you answer my question at the end? 😉 I was hoping somebody would be telling me where to find that info. Guess I'll settle for your sincere thanks and wish you a Merry Christmas too.
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Would that I had the insight to add to your knowledge, but I'm hobbled by my limited gifts. Thank you.
Oh, my, gosh!
Ms. Jo!
Wow!
Thank you for this video!
I’ve always wondered, and asked myself, why were my beautiful (and favorite) Jays so “picky” with the peanuts, while watching them on my bird feeders.
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I’ve noticed that they’re so intelligent, they come early and fast when I buy the peanuts in certain places,
like Costco’s or Rural King.
They like Costco’s better.😂
And now I know why!
Rural Kings peanuts are much cheaper and they’re always all cracked and empty, most of them.
Oh, my goodness!
I can’t believe how bright these lovely creatures are.
I love them so much!
I am blessed to have them here in Ohio, all year round, and I love how loud they are. lol!
Once again, thank you my dear friend.
God bless you!
Stay healthy and safe!
Merry Christmas!
And may your New Year 2024 bring you and your loved ones all the blessings in the world!
Well, hi, wellawally. I haven't heard from you lately. But now that you're back, you had a lot to say about bluejays. Thanks for the info about Costco's peanuts. I'll look for them there. As for your comment about them being bright and beautiful, I've noticed that whenever I've googled most beautiful birds in the world, they're always on the list. And I do think they're striking. (But I also think I could list twenty other birds around the world that are even more eye-catching, like birds of paradise and hummingbirds.)
Have a wonderful holiday season.
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Aww!
Thank you!
I’m always around, sometimes I can’t find my eye glasses to write a comment, and then I forget. 🤦🏻😂
But, I’m always “binge”watching your videos, and other videos of Bird Lovers that I follow.
Hello beautiful friend!
I hope you’re doing good!
I’m always so happy to receive that notification from your videos!
So true about the birds of paradise!
I watched a documentary about them!
Absolutely amazing!
I love all birds!
(Except Grackles and Sterlings)
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They’re still so beautiful, though.
I only get one same Hummingbird every year, (I wonder why) here where I live in Oberlin, Ohio.
I make sure she has plenty of homemade nectar. So beautiful!
But, Blues Jays are my babies!
I thank God I came to live here in this lovely little town.
It’s my peace and joy, watching these beautiful birds in my bird feeders.
Their songs, their behavior, so funny and calming.
I have this gorgeous Crow visiting lately, he’s so intelligent.
When the bird feeder I put the peanuts in is empty, he starts crowing from far away, like letting me know he’s “on his way.” Hehehe!
And, well, Cardinals are our favorites!
Blessed with them all year round here.
Amazing!
You stay healthy and safe!
Thank you so much for always taking time to share your amazing videos with us.
We love you so much!
I love feeding my Jays unshelled peanuts. They're so much fun to watch.
Hey, good to hear from you! I love the contrast between their beautiful plumage and their rowdy, raucous behavior.
Excellent video as always, Ms. Alwood. I remember as a kid reaching out my hand to a blue jay as an inviting perch. He looked at me, sized me up, then proceeded to fly over and land on my outreached hand. I slowly lowered him down to eye level. He put on a show for me, bobbing and strutting, to show me how tough and graceful he was for about 10 seconds before flying off and returning to the trees. I'm not sure if he was tamed by other humans or was just as curious about me, as I was about him. It was a delightful moment and one that I will never forget. Thanks again for your excellent videos and the great lessons you bring to us. Always a pleasure.
I remember reading your comment when I didn't have time to answer you--and then I forgot to. But I sure did enjoy reading your anecdote. And I envy you the experience! I've been meaning--once the weather gets really cold--to see if I can get them to snatch unshelled peanuts from my hand. Wish me luck.
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Hi Jo! Thanks for your reply. I'm glad you enjoyed my story. It was fun remembering the experience triggered by watching your video. It was a truly amazing experience, I have a weird connection with birds and am drawn to them for some unknown reason. They really are fun to observe in nature, most are quite intelligent and have unique personalities. I once was gifted an old parakeet that never was let out of it's cage. I was able to, with a little time an effort, get the little girl flying again and she had a few good years at the end of her life to enjoy the freedom of flying. Things that birds do best! I wish you the best of luck with your jay coaxing! Please be sure to get it on video if you can.
Oh, trust me, if I get a jay to land on my hand, the camera will be running!
I would not expect someone with the screen name "hightechstuff2" to be so attuned to nature. I think of tech stuff as the opposite of natural. Of course, come to think of it, I use cameras to capture the natural world. The more I film birds, the more I find myself trying not to dwell on the fact that I don't get to fly. (Though I have read that it's a lot of work to fly. But I hope they enjoy it anyway.)
Hello Jo! Hope you are doing well. 3:15 I feed these guys peanuts from their own special feeder or from my window sills. One time a blue jay took a whole peanut and then returned with it to trade it in for another one. I thought that was fantastic. The reason why they do that--since you asked--is because birds and squirrels are good citizens. Why else would they stick their necks out and scream to all the other animals when a threat is in the area? That is my good citizen hypothesis on this matter.
Haha. I'll agree they're good citizens inasmuch as they're the local militia, mobbing hawks and owls and alerting the other birds about predators. I have my doubts about their altruism when it comes to peanuts. You might have noticed in the video that the other birds on that tray got out of the way of Bluejays.
They're smart Thank you always for your awesome educational videos
Hi, Ricardo. Good to hear from you. Thanks for the high praise of my vids, and you're welcome.
Another interesting video. I didn't know Blue Jay's were a peanut fan. That neat the hide one in their cheek. Maybe to take back to its nest when they're done? Great footage, Jo.
Well, I did almost include a remark about them saving the nuts they had tucked into their beak for a midmorning snack - same idea as yours. But really, I have no idea. Anyway, nice to hear from you, Audra.
I live in an apartment, and the blue jays, red bellied woodpecker and titmouse all come to my window for unshelled peanuts. It's delightful! Except I have to watch out for the squirrel so it doesn't get them!
Yes, I'm sure you noticed the Red-bellied and the Titmouse on the tray in this movie. As I was filming for this video, I also got footage of squirrels trying (sometimes successfully) to get into the peanut tray. They do love peanuts. I think my next movie might be about them and peanuts because peanuts aren't good for them.
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Please explain why peanuts are not good for squirrels. I have lots of bushy-tailed invaders.
@@topsham69 Peanuts make squirrels unable to absorb protein.
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME roasting peanuts neutralizes the trypsin inhibitor. It's only raw peanuts that should be avoided. It's possible that raw peanuts have the same effect on birds, it just hasn't been studied.
Thanks for the explanation. It's what I had also read. I was just giving the commenter the bottom line (and, I must admit, saving the rest for the upcoming movie). In fact, I wanted to add to my original response that a few peanuts here and there would probably do no harm, but a regular diet of them would cause malnutrition.
Always good information and calming narratives. Thanks!
And it’s always good to hear from someone who thinks so. Thanks for commenting.
Hey ! Interesting and very cool to hear your comment ! You teaching us about the Jay ! :-). Thank you. I will subscribe. Nice to met you and nice film... You have many very nice diverse type of birds at you location here ! 🙂
Love this video - thank you for taking the time to film, edit, narrate and share them with us!
How did I miss seeing this on Saturday, I wonder. Anyway, I want you to know that I appreciate your comment. All of the things you listed take a lot of time, it's true, but it's a labor of love. And I like knowing that you appreciate it.
This one was bittersweet for me, Jo. It took me over two weeks to watch it. My 93yo mother and I bond over your videos, but she has been under hospice care for two months and is no longer able to hear or see clearly. I know she would have loved this one, she would have been fascinated with the jay's ability to suss out bad nuts. Oh that we all had that ability, eh?
You've mentioned before, haven't you, that you and your mother watch my films together. I'm sorry to hear that she's in hospice and deprived of even the small pleasure of watching a RUclips film. All I can do is offer sympathy and ask you to give her my regards.
I always enjoy your videos. Merry Christmas and thank you for posting.
This is so fascinating! Lovely narration as always, Ms. Jo!!
Thank you, Hannah. Nature is endlessly fascinating, and I do enjoy passing along what I find out.
LOVED IT! More!
I see my chickadees and nuthatches doing this all time with sunflower seeds! They rummage through the seeds for that perfect one, even though they are all sunflower seeds! Since food is so crucial to their survival, I do believe they can distinguish between the fresh seeds and less desirable ones. Just like when we select fruit at grocery store, we rarely take the first one we see! 😉 Happy Holidays to you! 🎉
Hi, Carol. Not only do I recognize what you’re talking about, I commented on that phenomenon in the movie I did last winter about the fab four: chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, and Downey woodpeckers.
I love your videos so much. They just have such a cozy, nostalgic feel that reminds me of the 'Hinterland Who's Who' Canadian wildlife shorts I grew up with. Thanks for this! Happy Holidays.
My experience is with California Scrub-Jays and Steller's Jays to lesser degree (in Oregon). I too see our jays go back and forth to the peanut station while carrying nuts they've already gathered. I suppose your question may be more rhetorical to point put the silliness of jays (they sure are!). Nevertheless, my hunch is that they try to limit their time at the peanut station due to competition from other birds (mostly other jays). A jay may have a preferred cache site further away but they want to back to get more nuts while they're still close to the peanut station, but they don't want part with, or eat yet, the peanut they've already found. Jays are complicated and their behavior is guided by social pressures we're not always aware of, so it's often a guessing game. I do appreciate that you added some science to this.
I'd say you added as much science to the question--or more!--than I did. Your theory did occur to me, but it would make more sense if the jay were taking two unshelled peanuts. I don't know whether they cache shelled peanuts. And by the way, I did almost include in the script the notion that they jays were saving the extra nut in their beaks for a midmorning snack. Anyway, I appreciate hearing from someone who has obviously been observing the jays and thinking about their behavior. Your comment tells me that you picked an appropriate screen name.
Thanks for the video
My pleasure.
Your videos are so amazing! I can't believe you don't have millions of views!
Thank you, ZsaZsa. seems to me also that I deserve more views. oh well, maybe fame will come posthumously.
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME well you're a star to me 🤩🌟❤️
I’ll take that,ZsaZsa, and thank you very much.
Thank you.
Hi, Geraldine. You're most welcome.
Happy Holidays Jo😊
My Jays come and snatch 4 to 5 of the almonds I put out for the squirrels. Tuck them deep and fly off.
Almonds, eh? You're serious about keeping the local wildlife happy.
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME I definitely try!
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I've never seen the Jays pick up almonds but that's probably because the squirrels get to them too fast.
The squirrels are waiting every morning when I go out to fill the bird feeders 😊.
I never even heard of feeding birds almonds 'til now. Hmm. Are they unshelled? They're better for the squirrels than peanuts are. I think my next movie might be about that topic.
Abundance of resource display 🤷 I didn't know they did that with nut
I didn't know jays do that with peanuts either until I started filming them. I wish they spoke human. I have questions for them. 😉
I’ve seen them put three whole peanuts in their mouth, and I’m shocked and worried about them choking.
But, in my 4 years here observing and enjoying them, I’ve never seen them come back to the feeder with a peanut.
Why do they do that?
I don't think you need to worry about them choking. They have a much larger esophagus than humans do. Probably the worst that might happen would be they'd accidentally swallow the peanut shell and all. As for them coming back to the feeder with a peanut, that's what I'm asking too: Why do they do that?
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Wow!
I didn’t know that!
About their esophagus.
Wow!
I am so going to try and find out about them coming back, and let you know.
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Stay blessed dear Ms. Jo.
Although I follow other Bird lovers RUclips channels, YOUR VOICE and YOUR informative, yet so funny NARRATING makes this Channel our most beloved and favorite one.
It's nice to hear that my channel is your favorite. Thanks.
I do wish you luck in finding out about them carrying peanuts back to the feeder. I googled it and found nothing. But you might come up with search words that yield the result we're looking for. (Or not. Maybe no one has studied it.)
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I will ask the other wonderful Bird Loving people like us.
I’ll let you know immediately.
Blessings my dear friend!
I'd love it if you got lucky--though I wouldn't be surprised if nobody knows.
Super
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Damm Jo ur lit
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