Range. Northern New England and northern New York, northward; resident, rarely straggling southward.
Cambridge, A.V., one record, Oct.
It is singular that the Canada Jay at the north and the Florida Jay in the south should show exceptional confidence in man, while the Blue Jay always seems to regard him with suspicion. The very day we make camp in the north woods the Canada Jay or Whiskey Jack becomes our guest. As though assured of a welcome he fearlessly joins our party, helping himself to such supplies as please his fancy. Long before our arrival, when snow still covered the ground, he has reared his family and for the rest of the year has only his own wants to fill.
RAVEN
Corvus corax principalis
Much larger than the Crow, the throat with long, pointed feathers, instead of short, rounded ones. L. 24.
Range. North America rare and local in the Eastern States, south to New Jersey on the coast and to Georgia in the mountains.
Crows caw, while Ravens croak; but to be sure that you have actually seen a Raven he should be with Crows, when the Raven's much larger size is evident. Unless, however, you should visit the few localities in the eastern States where Ravens live you are not likely to make the bird's acquaintance. Ravens nest on cliffs as well as in trees. Their eggs, which resemble those of the Crow in color, are laid in April.
CROW
Corvus brachyrhynchos brachyrhynchos. [Case 1], Fig. 19; [Case 3], Fig. 27
Sexes alike in color. L. 19½.
Range. North America; migratory at the northern limit of its range; roosting in colonies in winter.