Short Bluejay Poem Rhyming Bird Haiku

Bird Haiku Poem About A Blue Jay 5 7 5

A shrill, blue squawker—
Guardian of forest gates.
Jay waits to cry out.

Justin Farley

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I’ve always loved blue jays. They aren’t the most graceful birds, but that’s part of the reason I enjoy them so much. They have a very human quality to them. If there’s food around, watch out. They’ll come flying in clumsily and squawking frighting all the other birds away. I thought about writing a poem from that angle but also realize their roll as guardian of the forest.

In the woods, you will often hear jays squawking whenever something of danger (typically humans) enter. They’re something of a watchman, a guardian who protects the creatures of the forest. I tried to capture this view of the bluejay in this short bird haiku poem written in 5-7-5 format.

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Blue Jays are some of my favorite birds. Here are some quick, fun facts you might not know:

Fun Bird Facts About the Blue Jay

• They’re Not Actually Blue
  Their vibrant color is an optical illusion. Blue jay feathers lack blue pigment—instead, microscopic structures scatter light to appear blue. Damage the structure, and the color disappears.
• Masters of Mimicry
  Blue jays can imitate hawks, especially red-shouldered and red-tailed ones. They may do this to scare off other birds or warn fellow jays of predators nearby.
• Surprisingly Smart
  These birds are part of the corvid family (crows, ravens, jays, magpies), blue jays. They show impressive intelligence, including the ability to use tools, have long-term memory, and have complex social behaviors.
• Acorn Addicts & Forest Farmers
  They hoard acorns by the hundreds, burying them in scattered caches. Because many of these acorns are forgotten, oak trees grow. Jays literally help plant forests.
• Bullies of the Bird Feeder
  Bold and loud, blue jays often dominate backyard feeders, intimidating smaller birds. Their assertiveness reflects the strong hierarchies within jay social structures.
• Loyal Lovers
  Blue jays often mate and stay together for life. During nesting season, males feed their mates, showing a surprisingly affectionate side to these aggressive birds.
• They Molt in Secret
  Each summer, blue jays shed and regrow all their feathers. During this molt, they may look scruffy or bald and tend to hide away from prying eyes.
• Sentinels of the Suburbs
  Their loud “jeer” call serves as an alarm system, warning other wildlife of predators like cats or hawks. Their vigilance protects more than just themselves.
• Flight Isn’t Always Graceful
  Blue jays have a somewhat clunky flight pattern compared to other birds. Their heavy wing beats and awkward maneuvers are more about power than elegance.
• Symbols in Myth & Literature
  In Native American stories, the blue jay can represent trickery or transformation. In modern symbolism, they embody boldness, clarity, and noisy defiance.

Blue jays aren’t just backyard birds—they’re vivid characters in the sky, full of mystery, mischief, and meaning.

Do you love blue jays or find them annoying? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

Enjoyed this 5 7 5 bird haiku poem about the Northern Cardinal? Here are a few other haiku poems about birds as well as all my online nature poetry.

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