Blue Jays Spotted in Ridgewood Draw Notice in Teller County
A reader submitted photos of blue jays, a species noted as uncommon in Teller County, to the Courier for the "Photo of the week" feature. The reader observed the birds in Ridgewood and expressed surprise at seeing them after six…
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 19, 2026 —
A reader submitted photos of blue jays observed in Ridgewood to the Courier’s “Photo of the week” feature. The birds drew the reader’s attention because blue jays are noted as uncommon in Teller County, according to the information provided with the submission.
The reader expressed surprise at seeing the birds after six years. A local bird expert confirmed that sentiment, though the expert’s name and any specific comments were not provided. No direct quotation from the expert was included.
The submission identifies Ridgewood as the location of the observation, but does not give an exact date or a more precise location. It also does not state how many blue jays were seen or provide further details about their behavior. The reader’s name was not provided.
The account documents the reader’s observation and the expert’s confirmation of the surprise at seeing the birds. It does not provide additional information about blue jay sightings elsewhere in Teller County or indicate whether the observation was independently recorded. The photos were submitted for the Courier feature; no further details about the submission or publication timing were included.
Story summarized from the original created by Doug Fitzgerald on gazette.com, see more information here.
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