R.K.Selander, 1952 1 Apheloceena coerulescens La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. August 1 This jay quite numerous in the oak forest near camp. A small group stops rather close to camp in some oaks near a native house. Very wild and difficult to approach. Squawking usually excites them to calling, but they refuse to approach. I obtained two, a juvenile and an adult. Most frequently encountered along the edges of the forest or in clearings. When disturbed by a shot they often fly up over the trees, very swiftly instead of sneaking off through the trees. Steller jays are present in the same stands of oak, although they are rather less numerous. Chester Lamb reported having shot at a Cyanolyca maura not far from camp. He reported having taken one here 10 years ago in July. Jays heard calling near camp at various times in the afternoon; must be rather common in this area.