Lin,
I love the Jay's also! They are so pretty! They don't stay long, just swoop down grab a peanut and then fly away to eat it. They do sometimes give the loud call and scare all the other birds away from the feeders. Sometimes I think they do that on purpose.
Cat
"Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers." - Veronica A. Shoffstall