Grey Jay eating scavenged food, Maligne Lake, Canada

Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada (August 2014)

A very bold bird species which will approach closely especially when there is food on show. They were very much in evidence around the decking of the View Restaurant at Maligne Lake.

Also known as Canada Jay.

For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Grey Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) / Internet Bird Collection
Gray Jay / Bird Forum
ARKIVE / Grey jay (Perisoreus canadensis)
BirdLife International / Grey Jay Perisoreus canadensis

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