Why are blue jays considered vermin?

Image from Audubon Society noted below. This is probably just a popular misconception or at least old cultural habits. The best answer I've read so far is from the Audubon Society: Slings and Arrows: Why Birders Love to Hate Blue Jays. read more

Image from Audubon Society noted below. This is probably just a popular misconception or at least old cultural habits. The best answer I’ve read so far is from the Audubon Society: Slings and Arrows: Why Birders Love to Hate Blue Jays. read more

Fortunately, blue jays are quite adaptable to many environments. They prefer to live and breed in mixed woods and forest edges, but they can survive and even thrive in urban areas. Blue jays are generally monogamous and they mate for life. The mating seasons starts in March and ends in July. read more