The Bluejay Birds 
better if he thinks he is stealing it. One of his fav- 
orite diversions in the forests is stealing nuts from 
squirrels, therefore it will add to the bird’s zest in life 
if you hide the food in certain places, which he will 
soon get to know. The bird should always have 
access to fresh water 
REFERENCES 
Description of habits, Brrp Ne1cHpors, Neltje Banchan. 
“Two Studies in Blue,” AMERICAN Birps, W. J. Finley. 
“Meeko”’, SECRETS OF THE Woops, W. J. Long. 
“Mr. Bluejay, full o’ sass, 
In them baseball clothes of his, 
Sportin’ round the orchard jes’ 
Like he owned the premises! 
James Wiutcomb Riley. 
“Clad in blue with snow-white trimmings, 
Clean and smooth in every feather, 
Plumed and crested like a dandy, 
Keen of vision, strong of muscle, 
Shrewd in mimicry and dodging, 
Knowing every copse and thicket, 
Warm in snow and cool in summer, 
Is the bluejay still a villain? 
Outlawed by all bird tribunals, 
As a wretch disguised, he’s branded, 
Shunned by every feathered creature; 
Yet he prospers, man admires him.” 
Frank Bolles. 
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