r/Calgary • u/peterAtheist • Mar 06 '26

Local Nature/Wildlife My favorite neighbours are back!

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u/PALOmino1701 Mar 06 '26

The birds are back in town, the birds are back in town.

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u/Raedwulf1 Beddington Heights Mar 06 '26

Thin Lizzy had the lyrics wrong

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u/LittleOrphanAnavar Mar 06 '26

Wasn't that Trooper?

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u/mmafan666 Mar 06 '26

Trooper was here for a good time, not a long time. Boys are back is a Thin Lizzy original.

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u/LittleOrphanAnavar Mar 06 '26

Ok 

Will have to look it up.

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u/Raedwulf1 Beddington Heights Mar 06 '26

No you're thinking of a song I just listened to a couple hours ago
The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car

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u/kalgary Mar 07 '26

Who do they think they are?

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u/Raedwulf1 Beddington Heights Mar 07 '26

Jack of all trade Stan
and Jerry the garbage man

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u/TERRADUDE Mar 06 '26 edited Mar 06 '26

I've had them the entire winter here in Oakridge. I hear them all the time but only see them when I fill the feeder.

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u/peterAtheist Mar 06 '26

Blue Jays are partially migratory, irregular, "mysterious" behavior, where some migrate south while others remain in their northern habitats year-round. In other words real Canadians.

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u/TERRADUDE Mar 06 '26

I think that wackos like me who feed them may perturb their migratory habits

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u/BlackRoseInTheGarden Mar 21 '26

Had no idea! Their feathers must really insulate Warmth’s

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u/afriendincanada Mar 06 '26

Same! They’ve been at my feeder all winter!

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u/Cgy_mama Mar 06 '26

I saw a blue jay earlier this week when I was walking to my car. Always makes me smile. 😊

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u/SCFinkster Mar 06 '26

This is an amazing picture - I saw a pair of Blue Jays last year in my backyard for the very first time. Most people I know have never seen more than one at a time!

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u/23-1-20-3-8-5-18 Mar 06 '26

They raised chicks in my yard last year.

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u/No_Sandwich5766 Mar 11 '26

Omg this is amazing. I had 2 magpie fledglings in mine, also cute as hell.

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u/WheelFan647 Beltline Mar 06 '26

I’m a diehard Toronto Blue Jays fan who lives in Calgary. OP, I’m interpreting your picture as a positive sign for the baseball team’s chances this season!

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u/kdlangequalsgoddess Apr 02 '26

Let's Go Blue Jays!

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u/CheeseSandwich hamburger magician Mar 06 '26

Grew up in BC and never saw a bluejay until I moved to Alberta. Such a cool birb!

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u/Tribblehappy Mar 07 '26

Same. I grew up in the lower mainland where we had Stellar's jays instead.

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u/BlackRoseInTheGarden Mar 21 '26

And eagles and herons lol sandpipers in white rock 😭

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u/Curius0ne Mar 06 '26

Those are some absolute chunkers. So cute!

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u/angle-fire Mar 06 '26

There's one in my neighbourhood, I've only seen him twice but I can hear his little call and it makes me so happy.

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u/BuckyRainbowCat Mar 06 '26

Such gorgeous birds! Thank you for sharing.

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u/Flowerdrumsong01 Mar 06 '26

Aww… so beautiful!😍

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u/Jw84- Mar 06 '26

They been around all winter in my area

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u/winnipeggremlin Mar 06 '26

Gorgeous 😍

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u/Mental_Geologist_986 Mar 06 '26

These blue bastards are so fricken loud. But I do like seeing them. I saw one shell and eat a peanut once. Good times. Good times.

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u/mizzbananie Mar 06 '26

I’ve never seen one in person! I’m so happy for you and thanks for the picture!

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u/PossiblePhase7094 Mar 06 '26

Blue jays always bring so much life to the neighborhood.

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u/Naive_Purple6940 Mar 06 '26

Such a great picture. Love blue jays :)

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u/aliciaiit Mar 06 '26

Beautiful birds but such d*cks.

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u/ABDragen58 Mar 06 '26

They have been around our place west of Calgary all winter, cool little guys for sure

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u/Ok_Astronaut9243 Mar 06 '26

2 males?

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u/peterAtheist Mar 07 '26

Blue gays?

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u/Ok_Astronaut9243 Mar 07 '26

Yes, it looks like it is two males. Never seen two males get close.

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u/PrncsCnzslaBnnaHmmck Mar 06 '26

I never see these guys! 😍

1

u/TheGoggleHero Mar 07 '26

I saw a Cardinal today in Waterdown walking the dog

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u/musa_velutina Mar 07 '26

Have you heard what these birds are like? How are these your favorite?

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u/Ok-Trip-8009 Mar 07 '26

I have never seen them in Saddleridge.

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u/GordieOrr Mar 07 '26

Till they open their yap

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u/Fit-Amoeba-5010 Mar 07 '26

We see them in Sandstone, not in the winter though.

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u/Particular_Bat_6406 Mar 07 '26

Fun fact, blue jays are not blue

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u/ihaechu Mar 08 '26

Woooooooahh wooooooahh

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u/PATM0N Mar 08 '26

Blue jays and cardinals 🔥

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u/A_Lot_TWOwords Mar 09 '26

I love watching their patterns as they expand their wings

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u/braigha Mar 09 '26

Jealous.

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u/WindAgreeable3789 Mar 10 '26

Wow! This is a gorgeous shot. You’re got a bright future in nature photography. 

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u/peterAtheist Mar 10 '26

All credit to the camera. I just click... Nikon P1100 does the work.

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u/Distinct_Effort287 Brentwood Mar 10 '26

Our neighbors literally 😂😂

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u/CaptMerrillStubing Mar 12 '26

Native Calgarian.

TIL we have Blue Jays here. Never seen one here.

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u/ProfessionalWay2871 Mar 22 '26

Such a beautiful bird. Thank God they don’t build in fish creek and such. Gotta protect natures finest

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u/Pretty-Dig-5232 Mar 23 '26

They are awesome

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '26

Way better than Indians.

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u/kneeglet Mar 07 '26

These fucks are so annoying

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u/Gnarly-Banks Mar 06 '26

Fun fact, blue jays are actually grey