Stakalbaey, Canada jays

Stakalbaey, Canada jays (also called camprobbers or gray jays) are constant companions through the winter. They are active and curious and visit my yard most days. I often see them in small groups, usually a family unit, working together to defend territory, keep a lookout while eating, and to cache food from earlier months.

In Ahtna,

stakalbaey, pronounced stok-all-bay, Perisoreus canadensis