Gluttony is the third deadly sin, but that’s for humans. Blue Jays don’t care, they practice gluttony with abandon, as evidenced by the way they swoop down on the peanuts I put out for the birds.
Most birds take one then fly away. Not Blue Jays.
There was an older Blue Jay, who began by scaring away everyone else.

Elderly Blue Jay surveying the scene, making sure he was the only one near the peanuts. Only then did he start eating.
In the meantime, the Red-bellied Woodpecker was the model of bird table manners.
So much fun Hien!Magnificent photos,the first one is beyond words.Bravo!
The Red-bellied Woodpecker displays good table manners,he is closely following the dining etiquette rules lol 🙂
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Thank you for commenting. Sorry I didn’t see your comment until now.
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Interesting post with lovely humour – great sharp photos as well!
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Thank you very much Diana!
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How awesome are these shots Hien! There is a certain order when the elderly arrive. Happy 4th and have a wonderful week.
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Thank you Mary, and you too have a great 4th holiday.
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Thank you Hien!
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Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.
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Thank you very much for the reblog!
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You’re welcome! Excellent blog!
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The blue jay is a little piggy compared to the daily woodpecker! tee hee! Birds are so fun to watch! Happy 4th of July wishes my friend! Hugz Lisa and Bear
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Thanks, and have a great 4th of July also!
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Wow, never thought about or noticed “elderly” birds, but can definitely see in your capture. Great photos.
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I was surprised when I saw the elderly Blue Jay, but there was no mistaking about it. Thanks for commenting!
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The Blue jay filling his beak is hilarious, I love it! And the RB Woodpecker is a beautiful capture, he looks so happy! Great post on such different behaviors. 🙂
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Thank you Donna!
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That’s one happy woodpecker! The jays are always fun to watch, as some one else said, they will stash food where they thinks that it’s safe, but other jays will steal the stash.
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Thanks Jerry! That food stashing, I bet the Woodpeckers did that too. They kept coming back to get more peanuts, until there was nothing left.
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Wonderful photos! What unique captures! How can you tell if a bird is elderly?
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Thanks Katelon. The bird was lanky, its feathers were not fluffed up as the younger birds, and the eyes looked like he was wearing spectacles. The other birds gave it a wide berth.
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🙂 🙂
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hahahahaaa caught in action. Well captured!
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Thanks, and I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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How rude. 🙂 🙂 🙂 Thanks for the peek into bird behaviour.
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Beautiful images that bring back fun memories. When I was still in a house I fed the Blue Jays shelled peanuts and each day I’d throw out a handful of peanuts and all the Jays would come. One would take one or two and go off and hide it while another would watch and Quickly steal it as soon as it’s hider was gone, The Blue Jays where fun to watch!
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Thanks John! I didn’t know about them stealing from one another. I’ll try to photograph them doing that, but that means going into the woods with plenty of poison oak and ivy. 😦
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How do you get these wonderful photos? They are amazing.
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Thanks Lois! I scattered peanuts on that table on our deck, position my tripod and camera from behind the patio door, and start shooting when the birds come. They all show up, except for hummingbrids.
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