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08-Jan-2021 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Black-billed Magpie

Near as I can tell, this is a Black-billed Magpie. I got this photo of the bird on a trip to Montana a few years back. I have never seen one here in Oregon.

Black-billed Magpies are black and white overall with blue-green iridescent flashes in the wing and tail. Check out 'All About Birds' for more information - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-billed_Magpie/id

Nikon D2x ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/250s f/7.6 at 400.0mm iso200
Photo made - 14-Oct-2006 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Jeanne Newman12-Jan-2021 21:15
I absolutely love the framing of the bird by the network of twigs. You have such a keen eye for perfect composition. V.
Steve Thuman10-Jan-2021 13:35
Lovely. It’s beak is long to match its tail!
Hank Vander Velde10-Jan-2021 01:41
Nicely captured Vern. We don't have them here either.
Julie Oldfield09-Jan-2021 17:34
Lovely light and composition. V
Ed Ruttledge 09-Jan-2021 14:58
OK - Now I have to look closer at the magpies in Ireland the next time I can back there. Be well.
Ruth Voorhis09-Jan-2021 14:13
Great capture, nicely detailed in lovely light
danad09-Jan-2021 10:47
A superb capture. V.
Kenny Eilers 09-Jan-2021 09:26
As a kid in Nebraska, we had lots of magpies....but they were only the black and white "models". 'Never saw any with the blue "racing stripes". Thanks for sharing it!
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS09-Jan-2021 07:28
Fantastic looking bird, great shot Vern. v
Ed Duverger09-Jan-2021 06:43
Excellent capture in nice light.
Laura Milholland09-Jan-2021 06:36
Wonderful shot, Vern! He's gorgeous. And I think you're right on the ID. :)
Bryan Murahashi09-Jan-2021 05:21
Very nice light and capture.
joseantonio09-Jan-2021 04:59
great capture with this background light.V.
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