What do blue jays eat?

Blue Jays are omnivorous birds and their diet is quite varied. They eat a wide range of foods including insects, nuts, seeds, fruits, and small animals like snails, mice, and frogs.

Insects make up a significant portion of the Blue Jays' diet, especially during the summer months when they are abundant. Blue Jays feed on grasshoppers, caterpillars, beetles, and other insects. During the fall and winter months, they rely more heavily on nuts and seeds for their food. Blue Jays are known to eat acorns, beechnuts, chestnuts, and other nuts. They also eat a variety of seeds such as sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and corn.

Blue Jays are also known to steal food from other birds and animals. They are known to steal eggs and nestlings of other birds, and they will also raid other birds' nests for food. Blue Jays are also attracted to bird feeders, where they can eat sunflower seeds, peanuts, and other foods that are put out for them.

Overall, Blue Jays are opportunistic feeders and will eat whatever food is available to them. They are adaptable birds and can survive in a variety of different habitats.