Western Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

 (L 11.5" WS 14.5" WT 3 oz)

Mischievous...will steal acorns from the
Acorn Woodpecker and pine cones fron
Clark’s Nutcrackers.

Montaña de Oro St. Pk.

near Los Osos, CA

13Oct2012

Del Valle Regional Pk.

18Jun2012

*Rounded, crestless
head distinguishes from
Blue Jays and Steller’s
Jays.