K Dixon 1951 Cyanocitta stelleri Oct. 11 Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co., Calif. CLEARING; NO BREEZE At 12:00 noon in oaks on E side of 2nd draw W lab at least 4 Steller jays were present, calling loudly. Kuk Kuk Kuk was the call given most frequent- ly. There was also a shrill "squeal" similar to the screech of a Red-tailed Hawk. As the birds moved downslope, I heard a hoarse cra-a-a-ah prolonged and dry; This call was alternated at least twice with the sharp Kuk Kuk Kuk of another individual approximately 20 yards away. No calls of Aphelocoma heard at this time. Oct 13 11:10 - lone Steller jay in pines below cowpath on ridge W Ponyry lab gave call cra-a-ah drawn out, then flew to grove to N giving loud Kuk Kuk Kuk in flight.