Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
Corvid family, Corvidae
Blue back and crest, white belly. Black, u-shaped collar around neck.
Nesting:
Nest is large, made of twigs. Blue jays are very quiet around their nest.
Voice:
Wide variety of vocalizations
In the Nature Park:
Year-round resident.
Photos:
Blue Jay
![Blue Jay](https://www.depauw.edu/files/naturepark/birds/thumb_blue-jay.jpg)