Date: 11/16/24 6:57 am From: barry whittemore <wb1edi...> Subject: [NHBirds] what ate my bluejay
Yesterday afternoon, i looked out over my deck under the bird feeders and noticed a small patch of brown fur going under the deck. I went ou to see what it was and noticed a small collection of bluejay feathers near where it was. I looked under the deck and saw nothing., this morning I went out to get the ATV out of its shed and my wife noticed what appears to be the rest of the feathers, but no bird parts.
we have a cat that shows up from time to time and has killed but not eaten mice. last winter we found a mink in the ATV shed that was not a happy camper when i started it up to plow. we have also seen possums, fishers, and raccoons around.
I did not get a good look at the critters.
the blue jays frequently feed on the ground under the feeders so I assume one was doing that and did not notice the danger under the deck.
any ideas?
Thanks
Barry
Unity NH
