
Jays at the pool
It’s always a thrill to see Jays. They are, however, difficult to see. The most likely reason for that is human persecution. …
It’s always a thrill to see Jays. They are, however, difficult to see. The most likely reason for that is human persecution. …
How do you get this close to a Jay? They’re famously reclusive birds, often only seen after they’ve seen you, and showing …
When I’m in Devon I live right in the centre of town but close to some wonderful green spaces. Large areas of …
Jays are incredible birds. Members of the crow family, they have beautiful pink plumage, a crest, striking blue and black wings, a …
On Day 8 of turning the pages of this Ladybird book I find out that there’s one rule for the rich and one for the poor when it comes to wildlife persecution..
Walking through The Regent’s Park I notice a woman with her hands deep in a bag. She brings out a handful of …
Forty years ago, before I was a teenager, I started keeping detailed nature notebooks. They were full of scientific facts. I kept …
Here’s my nature notebook entry from 1976 about Jays: ‘You can not get near them,’ I said. It’s still true. However, with the wonder of modern telephoto lenses, large numbers of megapixels, and heavy cropping, it appears now that you can.
Jays always seem like exotic birds to me. They’re pink! They have a crest! They have blue and black feathers! They look …