Detailed information on Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)

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AFinSD

San Diego, CA | June 2017 | Positive

Sighted this bird recently at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, North San Diego County. Beautiful feathers, interesting call.

Tended to stay in the trees, not much venturing onto the ground or picnic tables.

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HeidiKHandmade

Vancouver, WA | March 2013 | Neutral

Beautiful plumage, shy bird. I've seen them most often where there are lots of trees they can hide in and a large feeding station is available.

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bonehead

Cedarhome, WA (Zone 8b) | January 2012 | Positive

Beautiful birds. Even though I know it's incorrect, I call them blue jays. They are humerous to watch trying to get to the suet feeders. Too large to latch on and take a bite, so they end up hop-flying up for a quick grab, like a pogo stick.

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mcash70

Logan Lake, BC (Zone 3a) | January 2010 | Positive

I have many Steller's jays visit my yard all year round, if I'm busy and don't give them their peanuts they will come sit on the deck railing and look in my window, sometimes they will even tap on the glass with their bill to get my attention.
After nesting in the summer the parents bring the fledglings to my yard and teach them to beg for peanuts. This fall we had ten birds at one time, the most ever.
They are extremely smart, friendly beautiful birds and I just love them!

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catmom1

Grants Pass, OR | September 2009 | Positive

This is really the smartest bird at my feeders, everytime I add anything new they seem to figure it out first.

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the1pony

(Pony) Lakewood, WA (Zone 8a) | August 2009 | Positive

These guys can be rather obnoxious, but I still love them. With time and patience, you can get them to take peanuts from your hands. At our old house, I couldn't go outside without them flocking around me and demanding their peanut fix.

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lauragene

Lander, WY (Zone 4a) | January 2009 | Neutral

These beautiful jays are found in forested mountain areas around Lander, WY. I have not seen them flocking, but instead have met individual birds with a lot of moxie. They are cheeky, charming beggars in summer, flying down from the pines around Lewis Lake to land on picnic tables, hopping right up to ask for a bite of your sandwich.

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

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