Florida Fish And Wildlife Commission
Yes, jays do want that scrub
A scrub-jay is a bird that prefers sandy scrub, not trees
Hangin’ out by his family’s side with territorial pride
but his song just sounds off-key![????](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxNiIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxNiIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDE2IDE2Ij48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjZmZmZmZmIi8+PC9zdmc+)
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Florida scrub jays might not be the most melodious singers, but they are endemic to a very specific habitat: Scrub! Sandy openings and lower vegetation make for ideal Florida scrub-jay habitat, found along ancient sandy ridges that run down the middle of the state, old sand dunes along the coasts, and sandy riverbanks in the interior. Scrub-jays are territorial and live in family groups to help defend their space. As for their singing? Well…. let’s just say they won’t be topping any charts. ![????](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxNiIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxNiIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDE2IDE2Ij48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjZmZmZmZmIi8+PC9zdmc+)
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Be sure to check out the Florida Scrub-Jay Festival / SpringFest this Saturday! https://www.facebook.com/events/387629413871044/ #hobesoundflorida
Check out their “singing” here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Florida_Scrub-Jay/sounds
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