ORLANDO, Fla. – A baffling debate has been happening in Florida and it’s strange even by Florida standards. The fight to make a sweet, friendly and unique bird the winged representative of the ...

DEAR JOAN: As a lover of wildlife, I want to tell you about a special bird that comes to our yard. For the past three summers this beautiful and sometimes noisy scrub-jay has paid us a visit. We know ...

A baffling debate has been happening in Florida and it’s strange even by Florida standards. Orlando Sentinel Columnist Scott Maxwell joined News 6 Anchor Ginger Gadsden to talk it over.

Characteristics: A medium-sized jay with a blue head, wings and tail; grayish back and pale-gray underparts. The sexes have similar plumage, and these jays average 11 inches in length. Their face mask ...

Although several different hypotheses have been proposed to explain the evolution of helping behavior, most are based on the assumption that helping enhances the reproductive success of recipient ...

Audubon Florida is seeking Jay Watch volunteers to help monitor the endangered Florida scrub-jay. According to Jacqui Sulek, Audubon Florida’s Chapter Conservation Manager, the Jay Watch program ...

From the beaches to the prairies. From the towns and the cities. From the hills of Tallahassee, the people shout with glee, ...

DEAR JOAN: A scrub-jay is hanging around my yard. It’s ratty looking, like it may have been mauled by a cat. It’s missing its under feathers and has one club foot, which it keeps curled next to its ...