Brenda-
Gray Jays have a very extensive vocabulary--I have watched them mimic
a variety of sounds, including the call of a Red-tailed Hawk.
They will usually repeat a call several times, then move on to
another vocalization--either another mimic or some 'typical' Gray Jay
sounds.

Cindy McCormack
Spokane
cbirds at mt.arias.net

> Tweeters -
> Has anyone heard Gray Jays imitating the vocalizations of other birds, as
> Steller's Jays do? At Lewis and Clark State Park today I heard the Red-tailed
> Hawk imitation which I associate with Steller's Jays, but the only birds I
> could see were Gray Jays. Also, great looks at a Barred Owl and a Ruffed
> Grouse.
> Brenda Senturia
> Bbsenturia at aol.com
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