[mou] bald blue jays

[Michelle_McDowell@fws.gov]

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I just received a call from a bird watcher in Onamia.  She has several 
blue jays, red-winged blackbirds and common grackles that are showing up 
to her feeders without feathers on the crown of the head and nape, just 
skin.  Does anyone know what the cause could be?  Is it just late molting? 
 

Thanks,

Michelle McDowell
Wildlife Biologist
Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge
McGregor, MN
218-768-2402
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I just received a call from a bird watcher
in Onamia. &nbsp;She has several blue jays, red-winged blackbirds and common
grackles that are showing up to her feeders without feathers on the crown
of the head and nape, just skin. &nbsp;Does anyone know what the cause
could be? &nbsp;Is it just late molting? &nbsp;</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Thanks,</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Michelle McDowell<br>
Wildlife Biologist<br>
Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge<br>
McGregor, MN<br>
218-768-2402</font>
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