Prince Edward Island is one of Canada’s three maritime provinces; the other two are New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. It is Canada’s smallest province in population and land area, but served an important role in hosting the Charlottetown Conference, a meeting convened to discuss plans for Canada's unification.
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Cyanocitta cristata - Blue jays belong to the family Corvidae, a family including crows, ravens, and magpies. As a year round resident, it is common in the eastern regions of Canada and the United States. Populations along the extreme northern range do migrate to warmer areas. Blue jays pair for life and share in nest building and caring for the young. Females are fed and protected by the male while brooding the clutch of eggs; usually three to six eggs are laid. Except when nesting, the blue jay can be a loud and boisterous bird.
