Blue Jays are like a gang in my yard. I love them, but they like to scare the other birds away from the feeders and then throw a bunch of seed on the ground looking for the right one. Sigh.
Mine don't seem bossy, except with each other. They typically stick just to the peanuts in a shell I toss right to them. They leave the seeds to everyone else.
One of them picks up every peanut to find the best one, and another tries to take 2 at once but the second one never fits.
Some of the cardinals and titmice have finally started following their example. It's funny seeing the little tits fly off loaded down by peanut. 😆
I was thrilled to find it, especially without it ending up tragically for either party! 😅
My jays are my favorite backyard birds. I have so much fun with them. They've been the closest thing to a pet I've had the last few years. They're so interactive.
If you're used to common Blue Jays, the Mountain/Steller's Jay will appear surprisingly large. Especially since the ones in the Rockies, at least, have no qualms about getting right up in your face.