I've got a little finch feeder hanging from an arbour about twenty feet off the stoop where I laze away sunny afternoons. (After doing a goodly turn of chores in the morning I should add, just in case the Farm Manager reads this.)
A blue jay has parked himself on the arbour, sizing up the possibilities. He's too big to perch on the ledge the feeder provides, but over the past few days he's come up with a strategy. He'll land on the ledge, which tips the feeder enough that a few seeds will spill out of the tray. Then he drops to the ground for a snack.
He's repeated the cycle at least a dozen times over the past couple of hours.
That blue jay is demonstrating learning ability and problem-solving skills that would be the envy of many a college graduate!
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