The Plight of a Baby Blue Jay!
Challenges Faced by a Young Bird.
Blue Jays are common in urban and suburban areas, mainly where oak trees and bird feeders are found.
They have nests in my oak trees, and many are seen flying around our residential area.
In August, I discovered a young blue jay on my porch trying its darndest to fly but could not achieve levitation.
Fearing that my cats might harm it, I quickly picked up the little bird and placed it in a secure carrier with bird food and water.
I know the little creature was afraid, as it squealed a lot. The noise attracted the attention of the adult blue jays, who circled the yard en masse, making a variety of vocalizations.
I figured it was the young bird's parents & family.
I gave it water with a syringe. It would not eat the birdseed.
The following day, the bird was lethargic. I picked it up; it was floppy. I returned it to the carrier…
