Why can't the blue jay hear the nut when it drops In What Stumped the Blue Jays?

In "What Stumped the Blue Jays," the blue jays cannot hear the nut drop because they are distracted by the loud noise of the falling acorns. This inability to focus on the specific sound of the nut is compounded by their innate curiOSity and tendency to be startled by other surrounding sounds. The story humorously illustrates their struggle to connect the sound with the source, highlighting the theme of miscommunication and distraction in nature.