About the Gray Jay, my 'Birds of Oregon' book says - "Few birds in Oregon rival Gray Jays for boldness. Outwardly unspectacular, they are inquisitive, endearing, gregarious and individualistic by nature, always ready to seize any opportunity. Birds in small family groups glide slowly and unexpectedly out of coastal and mountain coniferous forests, attracted by the slightest commotion or movement and willing to show themselves to any passersby, especially if food is available."
This explains why this bird showed up when my friend, John, got up on a picnic table to get a better view of Scott Lake. It landed on a limb right behind John. I quickly began shooting, calling to John to stay still. He couldn't stand being still any longer and turned to get a shot. That's when the bird flew off.

For more photos of the gray jay, check out this link - http://www.zuropak.com/photogallery/2008-favourites/slides/Gray-Jay-001.html