BLUE JAY. 
self-evident chebec, squeaky, stridulent, and rapid, with 
a ‘*g” tone. Pronounce the word Egypt (in a stage 
whisper) as rapidly as possible, but be swre to drop the 
final ‘‘t” ana you have the call note.* 
Faur times 8va. or higher th can gol 
aur times 8va. or higher than you got 
Egyp- FEgyp- Lgyp- 
Only once in a while the little bird enlarges his song- 
motive, and then it is while he is on the wing under the 
influence of some unusual excitement one hears, Egyp, 
Egyp, tremble-emble! Egyp, tremble-embie! Whether 
that means a fateful warning of invasion to the ancient 
country or not, it is difficult to say. At any rate itis 
the bird’s love song, no matter what words we set to the 
music, and of the latter,—well, there is none, so com- 
ment is unnecessary. 
The little fellow is also easily identified by his droop.- 
ing, bobbing tail which jerks with every Egyp he utters. 
He is fond of the orchard and the shade trees, and 
“thence rather than from the borders of the woods comes 
Ais familiar voice, 
Family Corvide. JAYS, Crows, ETC. 
This is a family of very intelligent birds, of large size. 
somewhat predatory habits, and omnivorous tastes 
Most of the birds are resident throughout the year. 
They possess some vocal ability, but are generally con- 
sidered unmusical. 
Blue Jay This splendid fellow is the rascal of the 
Sahat bird community, the bully and tease of 
L. 11.60 inches #l creatures smaller than himself, and, so 
Allthe year far as actions are concerned, ‘‘ the clown 
of the circus.” So familiar a character as the Blue 
Jay needs no description, yet his markings are unique 
*It has also been written cadet and sewick, but neither of thesa 
is very representative. 
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