Re: [cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

, 2021 11:48 AM To: Linda Orkin Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays Thanks for all the responses folks and I'm glad to hear it's a normal occurrence because they sure look a bit funny, and even creepy, without their head feathers! Astrid Jirka Director of Tourism

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

They’re molting. On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 11:34 AM Astrid Jirka wrote: > Hi folks, > > I have at least 2, if not 3, blue jays coming to my feeder in the last 3 > days who have no feathers on their heads. Any ideas as to what's going on? > > *Astrid Jirka* > Director of Tourism Initiatives >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

Thanks for all the responses folks and I'm glad to hear it's a normal occurrence because they sure look a bit funny, and even creepy, without their head feathers! *Astrid Jirka* Director of Tourism Initiatives ~~~ Discover Cayuga Lake - "Tourism with a Mission"

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

Astrid yes. A cooomon observation at this time of year. https://feederwatch.org/learn/unusual-birds/bald-headed-birds/ Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Aug 18, 2021, at 11:34 AM, Astrid Jirka wrote: > >  > Hi folks, > > I have at least 2, if not 3, blue jays coming to my feeder in the last 3

[cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

Hi folks, I have at least 2, if not 3, blue jays coming to my feeder in the last 3 days who have no feathers on their heads. Any ideas as to what's going on? *Astrid Jirka* Director of Tourism Initiatives ~~~ Discover Cayuga Lake - "Tourism with a Mission"