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After the snow Saturday morning, several jays joined the sparrows and pigeons in Tompkins Square to forage for seeds and nuts.
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One special talent the jays have is mimicking the sounds of red-tailed hawks. They can make the hawk "scream" as well as the call of a juvenile hawk begging for food. I've been fooled many times into running around looking for a hawk, only to find a jay in its place. Why do they make the hawk sounds? My best guess is to try and scare other birds away from potential food.
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Blue jays bring a welcome burst of color to the bleak backdrop of winter.
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