This morning I watched a large (brilliant blue) blue jay fly to the ground near my house with a big pointy green acorn in its beak. He then pushed away some of the dry weeds that were missed by the weedeater this summer, and pounded the acorn into the ground. First time I have seen my secret gardener in action.
No wonder I have a valley oak growing so close by near the bedroom window, putting me in such a dilemma for the last couple of years. I just could not pull it up, and it tapped down its long root so fast and deep. In five years or so, it will obstruct the view from the window. But, in 10 years maybe it can be used to prop up the house, which is leaning a bit in that direction.
And now, a new tree may be sprouting any day thanks to my secret blue jay gardener.
No, this is not this morning's blue jay, or my own photo. It's from birdwatchingdaily.com.
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