Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Birders

Silver Gaia

(5,089 posts)

4. To open a peanut only takes a few seconds for them.

Reply to NBachers (Reply #2)

Thu May 22, 2025, 02:01 PM

May 22

They hold it with their feet and quickly open the shell with their beak.

They have many vocalizations that mean different things to them. There's one we call "Snake!" that's an alarm. Another that you will only hear rarely we call "DuckDuck." It's a soft clucking.They make this sound when they are happy, contented, like after eating a peanut. They like music, especially Celtic or similar, and will "dance" by leaping branch to branch in rhythm. They are very social and have large family groups, like crows and magpies. The "aunts" and "uncles" will help feed babies. They are super smart and a lot of fun!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

NBachers

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

A California Scrub Jay in Carmel, California [View all] NBachers May 22 OP

Thank you. We have lots of them around our property, Silver Gaia May 22 #1

Interesting- They're apparently confident and talkative birds. I'd love to see how they break the peanut shell open. NBachers May 22 #2

To open a peanut only takes a few seconds for them. Silver Gaia May 22 #4

Thanks - I really appreciate your stories and information! NBachers May 22 #5

I am happy to share! Silver Gaia May 23 #6

i have them around tic toc base . AllaN01Bear May 22 #3

shaq, shaq shaq, or what what what. AllaN01Bear Sunday #7