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BANGOR DAILY NEWS • September 25, 2026

Most of us who have ever camped for long in the big woods, have come to know the Canada Jay (aka Gray Jay, Whiskey Jack, Gorby and Camp Robber). These sociable creatures, next to a hummingbird, are the most interesting of all winged critters. They are non-migratory, a part of the crow family and can live up to 18 years. Somewhat tame and very inquisitive, the Gorby likes to stay in familiar surroundings. It gets through the long winters in the coniferous forest by stashing food in various places, demonstrating incredible resourcefulness. Naturalists speak of the bird’s amazing cleverness when it comes to caching food. Canada Jays are also known to mimic the calls of other bird species.