Jay
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Oak woodland.
Diet: Acorns, invertebrates.
Best time to spot: Shy; noisy screech.
When to look
A summer visitor, typically in the UK from April to September. Numbers peak in May. See the May birding guide for what else is about. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
Recent UK sightings
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Kit that helps
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