Thank you all for your replies.  I didn't know how un-nerved I had
become by not seeing 'my Stellar Jays'.  Especially this year where
seemingly all species seem to have increased in number. For instance, I
used to only see one Scrub Jay for years, and this year there are four. 
Same thing with Towhees, and Robins.  Ok, I will relax now and wait it
out, never too old to learn :).

Ingrid Ossanna

Elma, WA