I saw the first one of the year in my garden yesterday.
There seems to be just two who visit through the year, in Spring it's daily.
However, this year I have to put some chicken wire around one of the Sparrows favourite nesting places above my back door.
Last Spring the Jay took all the babies in a matter of minutes I think.
Law of the Jungle, but I agree, they are beautiful, especially the blue flash in flight.
Strange they are members of the Crow family, they look more like Pigeons / Doves !
I love Green Woodpeckers and get the occasional visit.
Greater Spotted Woodpeckers are on my Peanuts every day of the year - their young as well in Spring
Richard