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Nest of Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Photo by glbnoah109
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Field Notes

Description:

Tail feather of mama Blue Jay can be seen in the upper left of the photo. The nest is approximately 6 inches by 6 inches. The nest is cradled in the junction of branches of a Yaupon holly.The main component of the nest appears to be the twigs of the Yaupon holly.

Habitat:

Backyard moderately treed.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Birds of the World
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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Backyard Habitats of the World

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PublishedApril 27, 2014

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