What are blue jay preditors?

* Owls: Great horned owls and barred owls are two of the most common predators of blue jays.

* Hawks: Cooper's hawks and sharp-shinned hawks are two of the most common hawks that prey on blue jays.

* Falcons: Peregrine falcons and Merlin falcons are two of the most common falcons that prey on blue jays.

* Crows: Crows are known to eat blue jay eggs and nestlings.

* Raccoons: Raccoons are known to raid blue jay nests for eggs and nestlings.

* Snakes: Snakes, such as black rat snakes and bullsnakes, are known to eat blue jays.

* Cats: Domestic cats are a significant source of mortality for blue jays, especially in urban areas.