Desperate times call for desperate measures. I saw a blue jay carry off
hatchling once, but never observed predation on an adult.
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On Dec 23, 2022, at 9:48 AM, andrew melnykovych <estiles74@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Observed a Blue Jay attack, kill, partially consume and carry off the remains
of a House Finch a little while ago. On a platform feeder.
I know they're nest predators, but never heard of them taking adult birds.
Cornell Birds of the World mentions it, but says it's most often birds
stunned by a window strike.
Anyone else ever seen anything like this?
Photos (taken through window glass) may be found in checklist here:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S124464672
Also on Birding KY FB page.
Andrew Melnykovych
Louisville KY
