Charles Flugum, in his wonderful book "Birding from a Tractor Seat," wrote this about the Blue Jays, "The flagrant rascal evidently enjoys hearing its own voice, putting forth its utmost effort to make the loudest possible noise."
The Tufted Titmouse has steadily expanded its range northward.
A deer’s coat is designed to provide thermoregulation and camouflage. Thin summer coats appear reddish. In the fall, triggered by hormonal changes that reflect the changing season, the reddish summer coat turns into a thicker, faded gray or brown coat.
