The Blue Jay is a slow flier ( 32 â `` 40 km\/h ( 20-25 mi\/h ) when unprovoked ) and an easy prey for hawks and owls , when it flies in open lands . The Blue Jay is a moderately slow flier ( roughly 32 â `` 40 km\/h ( 20-25 mi\/h ) ) when unprovoked ) and therefore , easy prey for hawks and owls when flying in open areas .