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Jay

Garrulus glandarius

Photo by AmySutcliffe
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Field Notes

Description:

A reasonably common woodland bird and member of the crow family. Jays have a special relationship with the oak tree with acorns making up a large proportion of their diet.

Habitat:

Deciduous woodland.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
AmySutcliffe
Thanks Ali, :-) they are lovely birds. There were a pair of them coming down to feed regularly. They are not exactly rare but they are one of the more impressive species to spot here in England.

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