If you catch a glimpse of a large, iridescent, blue bird flitting around in the trees, it is probably a Steller’s Jay. This striking bird has a long, prominent, shaggy crest on its head and a long ...

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Bay Area residents are familiar with the sound of a jay flying into a window. Michael Ellis explains the behavior and more about the family of local jays. A friend of mine, Bob, called me about a ...

Steller’s jays are not shy about announcing their arrival at campgrounds in San Diego County’s mountain backyard and throughout the pine forests of the West. With a flash of bright blue, they swoop ...

The Steller’s jay is a bold and aggressive species frequently found scavenging in campgrounds, picnic areas, and feeding stations in the West. The bird’s flight is strong and steady, with wings rarely ...

DEAR JOAN: I’m used to the squawking of Steller’s jays, but one regular visitor to our yard mimics the cry of hawks in our area. Have you ever heard of this? Any explanation? DEAR GARY: Steller’s jays ...

DEAR JOAN: I have a question about the beautiful Steller’s jays in my yard. About three years ago, the jays built a nest under my back deck, above my cement patio. There were four babies, all of them ...