Yeah. I found it interesting. I have heard rumors that “ Audubon” might rename as well due to controversy around its namesake having been a slave trader.
I love these birds. They’re very smart, but such assholes! They have learned to mimic a hawk’s call to scare off other little birds, and then raid their nests.
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Vorticity@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y
Great photo! I always love these guys. The goth versions of Blue Jays!
I don't want to be pedantic but it's "Steller's Jay".
Durandal@lemmy.today · 5 pts · 2y
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/inside-aos-recommendation-bird-common-names/
For now.
Vorticity@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Thank you for pointing this out. I wasn't aware of this movement. It seems like a great idea!
Durandal@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 2y
Yeah. I found it interesting. I have heard rumors that “ Audubon” might rename as well due to controversy around its namesake having been a slave trader.
JosephSmith3130@mastodon.social · 1 pts · 2y
@Durandal @Vorticity not a rumor.
Elextra@literature.cafe · 2 pts · 2y
Yes! I think they look like edgy Blue Jays haha!
Thank you so much!! I will edit!!
ElJefe@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
I love these birds. They’re very smart, but such assholes! They have learned to mimic a hawk’s call to scare off other little birds, and then raid their nests.
Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 2y
The familiar, raspy screeches of Cascadia!
Taniwha420@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I thought you were in Sechelt, BC!
... though the "ranch" doesn't make much sense there.
GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 2y
These jays will never stop being one of the most beautiful birds I've yet to see. Some day we will meet. 😁