Listening to a Continent Sing

Why a Steller's jay chooses to call when he does, and why he chooses a particular intonation to his call will forever, I believe, be a mystery. Nevertheless, it's always good to hear what they have on their mind.

Here it is, bursts of 3-8 harsh notes, and he continues as he moves off into the distance.

Background

Chipmunk; American robin, black-headed grosbeak, lazuli bunting, house wren, red squirrel.

Photo by John Van de Graaff