Scrub Jay at Bird Feeder (IMAGE) University of California - Davis Caption Western scrub-jay at a backyard bird feeder in Davis, CA. UC Davis researchers found the birds gather for noisy "funerals" when they encounter a dead jay. Credit Stephanie Macey-Gallow, UC Davis. Usage Restrictions May be used with acknowledgement of the source. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.