Thousands of Blue Jays migrate in flocks along the Great Lakes and Atlantic coasts, but much about their migration remains a mystery. Some are present throughout winter in all parts of their range. ... Some individual jays migrate south one year, stay north the next winter, and then migrate south again the next year.

Where do Blue Jays spend the winter?

Most blue jays nest across eastern North America. Some will nest as far west as the Rocky Mountains while others will go as far as central Canada. Others have colonized areas in the Pacific Northwest. Some birds will also spend the winter in eastern Wyoming and eastern New Mexico.

Do blue jays and cardinals migrate?

Some of the birds that are attracted to cardinal bird feeders are Evening Grosbeak, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Blue Jays and others. Cardinals do not migrate. Some tend to wander in the winter but few seldom fly more than a few miles from their nest.