THE FEED

“I didn’t know Canada jays existed until we came upon one trying to steal lunch from an abandoned picnic table as we walked through the campground at Big Lagoon County Park in California. Seeing this bird was the highlight of our day!”Della Alcorn REDDING, CA CACHING IN Similar to other corvids, Canada jays cache food. When they have access to a steady supply of sustenance, they’ll squirrel some away for later and remember where it’s hidden. FOREST LOOK-ALIKES At a glance, Canada jays may be mistaken for another corvid: the Clark’s nutcracker. Identify a Canada jay by looking for a shorter bill and a lack of visible white feathers on the wings and tail when in flight. ADULT: PCHOUI/GETTY IMAGES; JUVENILE: GLENN BARTLEY…

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Birds & Blooms (Digital) - 1 Issue, October/November 2024

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