The Gray Jay: Canada’s new National Bird

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I heard that the Gray Jay is going to be Canada’s national bird. So, in honor of the designation, I photographed these two today in my yard today

Gray Jay -Tom Northey Algonquin Park - March 2014

Gray Jay -Tom Northey Algonquin Park – March 2014

and fed them bacon as a Canadian gesture!

Marie Windover, 2167 Cty Rd 507, Flynn’s Corners

Gray Jays - Nov. 17, 2016 - County Road 507 - Marie Windover

Gray Jays – Nov. 17, 2016 – County Road 507 – Marie Windover

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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