Landowner lawsuit over Florida scrub jays has national ramifications

By: Craig Pittman

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 2,150

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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There’s no “Cutest Critter in Florida” contest but, if there were, I can name a few contestants. The diminutive Key deer, for one. The seagrass-munching manatee for another. And, of course, the friendly Florida scrub jay.

You may not be familiar with the scrub jay. Contrary to what The Trashmen used to sing, not everybody’s heard about the bird. They’re classified as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, which means they’re not fluttering …

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