I’ve probably stated this before but it’s worth repeating, the correct name for this beautiful bird, as stellar as it may appear, is Steller’s Jay. Named for naturalist Georg Steller, they share that distinction with Steller’s Eagle and Steller’s sea lion. They’re also one of only two crested jays, with the blue being the other. With their striking black and blue coloration, they are certainly one of my favorite birds.