Pitilka 1947 Cyanocitta stelleri April 13 Woolsey Canyon. interjecting itself almost interfered with them, seemingly to take some of the food, too. After the 6th feeding one of the two involved in the feeding, probably the feeder, chased the third bird for a distance of 2 feet or so. The third jay followed. Feeding was again attempted, and this time actively between the two, and suddenly all three and others nearly flew down the slope calling loudly. Several brief chases between two birds of the flock were noted at various times in the morning.