Stellar Jays in Seattle

This autumn we have been observing stellar jays (the blue jays of the PNW) here in the city, which has never happened in my lifetime! They usually hang out in the rural areas and coastal and mountain forests. I saw one fellow near the post office on Saturday, where there are a lot of oak trees. There was a bountiful crop of acorns this fall, and so he was quite intent on getting a meal there. He was within 10 feet of me, but as soon as I pulled out my camera, he flitted out of view. It was as if he was aware I was following him! Repeat that 10 times as he move from spot to spot -  I gave up. So no picture this time.