Almost everybody who hikes or camps in the boreal forest will see a Gray Jay. That is because they are not shy and will swoop down to visit campsites to find food. The Gray Jay is a bird of many names; they are also called Whiskey Jacks, Canada Jays and even Camp Robbers

What do gray jays look like?
A gray jay has a white belly, forehead, breast, and neck. The rest of its body is gray. Young jays are slate colored gray all over. Gray jays look fluffy because they have long insulating

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