I Have a New Friend

As I was writing the post on groceries a few minutes ago, a blue jay came to the fence that is just outside my window here where the computer is. We've had several blue jays in the backyard frequently the last month or so, and we also seem to be the neighborhood gathering place for wandering cats. Earlier this morning, the bird was on the fence outside the window, and I saw a cat eying him, so I just spoke to the cat and scared it off. Just now, the bird came back and was singing and turning to look in the window! Usually when he's that close and I turn my head to look at him, he flies off, but not this time. Then he starts his warning croak, and I look to see the black cat is back. So I went out and scared off the cat. Between me opening the door, and the blue jay dive-bombing it, I don't think we'll see that feline for a while! As soon as the cat cleared the fence though (going over it!), the blue jay was back in the tree that overhangs the yard. I'm thinking they have a nest up there, but I would expect the babies to be gone by now. Oh! The bird is back! He just lit on the fence for a quick stop and looked in the window, then took off. Such a pretty fellow. I've always been a cardinal girl, but I think blue jays are becoming a very close second! Hopefully he and his friends will stick around the rest of the summer!