Famous Birds at Your Feeder (Part 3): The Red-bellied woodpecker and the Blue Jay

About this episode

This episode discusses the Red-bellied woodpecker and the Blue Jay as part of a series on famous birds at feeders.

As we wind down our series on famous birds at your birdfeeder, we saved the best for last! February 13 marks the start of the Great Backyard Bird Count, and this episode will not disappoint. Join us as we discuss the Red-bellied woodpecker and the Blue Jay. And despite what you might think about the Blue Jay, we expect that you'll be pleasantly surprised by the fun facts we have in store.

Topics covered

• birds
• birdwatching
• conservation

Keywords

• Great Backyard Bird Count
• Red-bellied woodpecker
• Blue Jay
• fun facts

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Famous Birds at Your Feeder

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