In the past few weeks I have noticed that the Jays (Blue, Stellar, and Scrub) have flown the coop, not a sign of them around. I have fed them AM and PM for a number of years and have not noticed this disappearance before. Any ideas?

Hi John - We're not sure without more information, although it is baby bird season so perhaps they are caring for their young.

Here it is December 2018, and I just saw these posts. This is something I just messaged to Audubon, and maybe anyone reading this could help as well: Hi, I have noticed at least in the last couple weeks, if not longer, I have not seen any Steller's Jays up at my place. They were ubiquitous in the summer, but suddenly I became aware they weren't around. I live Northeast of Clatskanie, about 200 to 250 feet above the surface of the Columbia river, which is just to the north of where I live. I don't recall this happening before. This is the first year I have neglected to put out sunflower seeds. You would think that there would still be a few around, wouldn't you? Please help. Thanks, Carol Brandt

We had a pair of Scrub Jays nesting nearby for more than seven years and this year they did not return. We miss the "Jay-Jays!" The baby Jay the pair chased away last year has started coming in for food occasionally as the parent's are not here claiming territory. I witnessed a new Jay the other day.with the young Jay. A new pair?