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Gray Jay

Photographs

These photographs are provided to help you identify members of the Gray Jay species and are provided here courtesy of the individual photographers, who retain copyright. You may not reproduce these photos without permission. Click on any photo for a the full-sized version.

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More about the Gray Jay on the Internet

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Birds Of Nova Scotia

Seasonal Frequency

You can use the following as a guide to when you can most easily expect to spot members of the Gray Jay species on Prince Edward Island. This information comes from The Natural History Society of Prince Edward Island which retains and publishes records of bird sightings.

Spring March 16 to May 31 (northerly migration)	Uncommon, 1 - 12 birds per fortnight
Summer June 1 to August 15 (nesting season)	Uncommon, 1 - 12 birds per fortnight
Autumn August 16 to December 14 (southerly migration)	Uncommon, 1 - 12 birds per fortnight
Winter December 15 to March 15	Uncommon, 1 - 12 birds per fortnight

Nesting on PEI

The Gray Jay is known or believed to nest on PEI.

This information has been taken from www.gov.pe.ca
URL: http://www.gov.pe.ca//birds/onebird.php3?number=216
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