I have posted picture of this species on a number of occasions, but at present (in lock down) they really are the bird I see most often.
I have been trying to get some pictures of a local bird that has a damaged beak, but we are not allowed to carry cameras when going for exercise at present - and a 600mm f4 is a bit hard to conceal!
So, these are some pictures of Australian magpie (Cracticus tibicen) that I took a while ago. It's a bit of a treat really to have such splendid birds just hanging around on our streets!
I have been trying to get some pictures of a local bird that has a damaged beak, but we are not allowed to carry cameras when going for exercise at present - and a 600mm f4 is a bit hard to conceal!
So, these are some pictures of Australian magpie (Cracticus tibicen) that I took a while ago. It's a bit of a treat really to have such splendid birds just hanging around on our streets!
The conditions with Covid 19 seem to be slowly getting better here - thankfully. I will once more make a huge effort to resume normal service this week. Stay well and spread the word for WBW if you can. Cheers SM.
The Magpie is a wonderful part of Australia's avifauna, despite it being the undiscriminating attacker of cyclists, friendly or not. Actually, I wish you could send a few over here to rake the backs of a few of the yahooos who think that ringing a bell to warn of their approach is a concession to sissydom - or something like that. Time for the garrotte to be strung across the path!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOh I do miss that warble and the inquisitive nature - our maggies may look the business, but they have half the personality and none of the song! YAM xx
That's a beautiful bird! Great color contrast!
ReplyDeleteQuite a sizable bird. Does each have its own distinctive white and black coloring?
ReplyDeleteStriking contrasting plumage in your Magpie. Pattern is "upside down" and somewhat resembles that of our Bobolink in the distribution of light vs dark. You can't carry a camera??? I didn't know they transmitted the virus!
ReplyDeleteInteresting coloring..Striking..Sad that you can't carry your camera..I don't understand the rationale if there is any..Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteNow there is no logic in not having a camera on a walk!! (my opinion) Great shots of this Maglie. My pink footed goose I believe is wild as I have never ever seen it in my park, nor has Jim the "bird man". Thanks for hosting and have a good week ahead.
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome bird! Easy to identify as well. Love those!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting Wild Bird Wednesday!
I love the Magpie and have them come into my garden every morning and they warble until we go out and talk to them and give them a treat. They all have such different personalities too, some are cheeky, some shy and some are bullies. Thanks for sharing your photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't carry my camera on a walk. The cellphone is not very good for taking pictures of birds.
ReplyDeleteHi Stewart, beautiful bird the Australian Magpie. Greetings Caroline
ReplyDeleteThey Australian magpie is an interesting bird. I wish we did not have the European magpie nearby, they seem to happily attack the small birds and raid the nests of eggs.
ReplyDeleteWhy no cameras? Seems a bit odd as how is that going to spread COVID?
Take care and have a good weekend Diane
How cool. Your Magpie is so different from the ones we have here.
ReplyDeleteHello Stewart
ReplyDeletethe colors of the plumage look good on a beautiful bird
Greetings Frank