Date: 3/2/26 3:19 pm From: Rebecca Coulter via groups.io <rfcphoebe...> Subject: [sbcobirding] California Scrub-Jay flock behavior
Hi birders, This morning before my birding class at Tierra de Fortuna Park in IV, I observed 15-20 Scrub-Jays moving in small groups between a few high perches in eucalyptus and sycamores, calling loudly and often. They didn't seem to be antagonistic toward each other, nor could I find a predator, at least not an obvious one. It was curious to see so many together--I've never seen that before in this species. I've seen flocks of Blue Jays in Michigan staging to migrate over Lake Superior at Whitefish Point in the spring, but I've never seen more than 3 or 4 Scrub-Jays together here. The Birds of the World (Cornell) account mentions winter flocks of "floaters" or non-breeders that move around together. I guess I've just never seen it before! Always something new to learn. Happy to hear any insights others have noticed.
