They remind me of my Java Rice finches. Well...if the black was grey and the beaks were orange...okay they don't look anything alike...but I like them.
Quite different to our magpies. And the US magpies. A sad lack of originality on the naming front... I love seeing yours. Are they also cheeky charmers?
Nous avons régulièrement la visite de deux couples de pies qui viennent se nourrir dans notre jardin, à quelques mètres de nous. Je retrouve leur beauté et leurs attitudes dans tes merveilleuses photo. Je t’offre tous mes vœux pour 2015 et je te souhaite le meilleur de la vie pour toi, tes proches et tes amis des oiseaux dont tu es pour moi, le roi. Amitiés. Roger
gorgeous birds! we don't have them here in this part of texas.
ReplyDeleteVery nice shots of the magpie! I've never seen one in person.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bethany.
Deletegreat bird
ReplyDeleteHi Bob, beautiful shots of the Magpie. The last two are my favorites, well done! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeletePS, Thank you for linking up and sharing your critter post.. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Bob, these are great close up shots of the Magpie. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteCheers Margaret, and have a lovely weekend.
DeleteBeautiful photos of a very handsome bird. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteyou know so well how to photograph birds ! it's always amazing
ReplyDeleteThey remind me of my Java Rice finches. Well...if the black was grey and the beaks were orange...okay they don't look anything alike...but I like them.
ReplyDeleteQuite different to our magpies. And the US magpies. A sad lack of originality on the naming front...
ReplyDeleteI love seeing yours. Are they also cheeky charmers?
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteThey really are nice looking birds, garden rascals.
ReplyDeleteHola Bob,imagenes de lujo de este bello corvido.Un saludo y feliz domingo
ReplyDeleteA pair live in our garden. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteA pair, lovely for them, cheers Dawn.
DeleteWe rarely see magpies in NZ. When I was living in Australia, however, they were as common as muck ... in a nice way!
ReplyDeleteThe Common Asmuck, beautiful bird.
DeleteUnbelievably sharp photos. very well done!
ReplyDeleteSorry I can't get in yours.
DeleteWow!Its so clean!!Has it just had a bath??Very very sharp and good shoot))
ReplyDeleteHave ever seen a Magpie take a bath? cCheers Anita.
DeleteWhat a beauty. I love how every little downy feather shows on its face.
ReplyDeleteA fluffy one indeed, thanks Hilary.
DeleteBob, what a beautiful bird! I love the sharp crisp lines and shiny beak! Well taken!!
ReplyDeleteAh la belle "margot" ! Ca fait plaisir à voir, ici au Canada, il y en a en Colombie-Britannique seulement (paraît-il).
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant series!! Love the glow on her head.
ReplyDeleteWish you a Very Happy New Year Bob.
xo, isabella
I do like that first image. They are a striking bird and well captured.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully detailed photos.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it came right out of a book.
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful bird and fabulous shots of the Magpie.
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful bird indeed.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the Magpie ,Bob!!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are gorgeous!
I can see so many of them in my area!
Like these birds!
Dimi...
Yes, there are plenty around by us as well Dimi.
DeleteLovely photography Bob and happy new year wishes to you
ReplyDeleteHallo Bob,
ReplyDeletevery clear ! well done.
Happy New Year sir ! all the best to you and your family ! ciao
Che eleganza! e perfette le foto! Buona domenica Bob! ciao Cri : )
ReplyDeleteThis bird BN, is beautiful, Bob.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Good Sunday.
a hug.
Crisp photos! I'd love to see and photograph magpies! All the best in 2015!
ReplyDeleteEen geweldig mooi begin.
ReplyDeleteGreat closeups Bob...
ReplyDeletegreat photos, magpies are so handsome
ReplyDeleteI thought so, the Magpie is so clever, thanks.
DeleteNous avons régulièrement la visite de deux couples de pies qui viennent se nourrir dans notre jardin, à quelques mètres de nous. Je retrouve leur beauté et leurs attitudes dans tes merveilleuses photo.
ReplyDeleteJe t’offre tous mes vœux pour 2015 et je te souhaite le meilleur de la vie pour toi, tes proches et tes amis des oiseaux dont tu es pour moi, le roi.
Amitiés.
Roger
Beautiful series of images of this magpie.
ReplyDeleteThe first one is my favorite.
All perfectly photographed, Bob.
Cheers Irma for saying nice things.
DeleteWhat a handsome fella, and the black and white is truly striking.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week ahead, Bob!
And you Lisa.
DeleteProbably one of Britain's most maligned birds, but truly a handsome species. I will be in the UK in July and can hardly wait to see them again.
ReplyDeleteIt has a nice pen, and I like the birds. :)
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, Bob :)
What a close-up!
ReplyDeleteMaria, thanks to you.
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