DEAR GARY: Steller’s jays are more than a little bit devious, using their ability to mimic hawk calls to gain an advantage over a food source. Is this spotted towhee singing a song of unrequited love?

"You might guess that the word 'Steller' describes an exceptional jay," says a 2012 Audubon article on the bird. But you should guess again. Steller's jays are the ...

DEAR JOAN: I’m used to the squawking of Steller’s jays, but one regular visitor to our yard mimics the cry of hawks in our area. Have you ever heard of this? Any explanation? — Gary Summers, Walnut ...