Jay
Jay
Garrulus glandarius
Unlike Crows, Jackdaws and Magpies which are in the same family, the Jay is a rather shy bird. This may be due to Victorian times when they were hunted for their feathers to put in ladies' hats. During autumn Jays bury acorns and chestnuts ready for collection in winter when food is scarce. The collective noun for a group of Jays can be either a 'Scold' or 'Band'.
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