Magpie

On April 4, 2015April 4, 2015 By Mike and Christy

A beautiful Magpie looking out into the just greening grasslands of the prairies of Eastern Colorado on an early spring day.

34 thoughts on “Magpie”

Andy Oldham

Very nice shot!

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April 4, 2015 at 1:07 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Andy, hope you are enjoying your weekend.
  
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  April 4, 2015 at 1:38 pm Reply
Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature

I covet this shot! I can’t get close enough to one to get a shot. They are so shy here that all I have to do is THINK about taking a picture and they fly away. This is a wonderful shot!

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April 4, 2015 at 1:38 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi, for me it has been hit or miss with the magpies in our area. SO are very accepting of having their photos taken and like others know when you are even thinking about it. Thanks again and have a wonderful weekend.
  
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  April 4, 2015 at 6:00 pm Reply
Evgeny Kotelevsky

Nice Magpie )))

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April 4, 2015 at 2:05 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, they are fun birds to spend time watching. Smart just like crows and ravens fro sure. Hope your weekend is going well.
  
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  April 4, 2015 at 6:03 pm Reply
  1. Evgeny Kotelevsky
    
    Thanks ))) Visit my page if you’re interested in rainforest inhabitants )))
    
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    April 4, 2015 at 6:43 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Hello Evgeny, you have a beautiful collection of photos on your site. Where do you take most of your photos? I have never visited the rain forests of the world but you r photos are an inspiration to someday get to one. Thanks for shown gem what is there in the meantime.
      
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      April 5, 2015 at 6:23 pm Reply
Marneymae

I’ve been curious about magpies since reading about them in a (now forgotten) children’s book, but I have yet to see one in person
Thanks for sharing the lovely image

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April 4, 2015 at 2:08 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  HI, Magies are fun birds to watch and so darn smart. Hope you are having a great day and thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it.
  
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  April 4, 2015 at 6:04 pm Reply
Mags

Beautiful bird and nice shot. Hugs

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April 4, 2015 at 2:22 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks.
  
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  April 4, 2015 at 6:04 pm Reply
Wendy Kate

I love that blue on his tail!

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April 4, 2015 at 2:39 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Wendy, it is some tail both in length and color isn’t it. Wishing you a great weekend.
  
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  April 4, 2015 at 6:05 pm Reply
David

Nice capture and composition. The color of both the bird and grass is also very nice.

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April 4, 2015 at 3:03 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks David, I really like the brightness of the Magpies colts in contrast to the somewhat muted early spring grass. Hope your day is going well and wishing you faun filled weekend.
  
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  April 4, 2015 at 6:05 pm Reply
kathydoremus

Another lovely bird I have yet to encounter in person. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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April 4, 2015 at 3:26 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Kathy, glad to share this guy. Hope your weekends going well.
  
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  April 4, 2015 at 6:10 pm Reply
Amy

Speechless….

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April 4, 2015 at 3:38 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks.
  
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  April 4, 2015 at 6:10 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

Such a beautiful bird – not one I am familiar with. The soft background contrasts nicely with its sharp image. It is nearly monotone except for the blue feathers.

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April 4, 2015 at 4:02 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Eliza, you have a keen eye. The contrast is what I really liked about this photo op. The Magpie was colorful and a brilliant blue whereas the landscape seems to just be waking from winter and is a bit monotone but not colorless.
  
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  April 4, 2015 at 6:12 pm Reply
lauramacky

It’s so pretty!!!

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April 4, 2015 at 10:07 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Laura.
  
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  April 5, 2015 at 6:24 pm Reply
  1. lauramacky
    
    You’re welcome Mike!
    
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    April 5, 2015 at 7:42 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      take care.
      
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      April 6, 2015 at 1:17 am Reply
Birder's Journey

I never realized that is what Magpie looks like! What a beauty.

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April 6, 2015 at 2:27 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  HI, they are good looking birds for sure. Glad I could introduce you to them. Hope your day is going well and wishing you a fine week.
  
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  April 6, 2015 at 2:15 pm Reply
Dalo 2013

Awesome shot!

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April 7, 2015 at 4:22 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, hope your day is going well.
  
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  April 7, 2015 at 12:49 pm Reply
Wild Scenic Safaris "Ina de Koker"

Beautiful!

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April 9, 2015 at 5:32 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks and thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it.
  
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  April 10, 2015 at 9:01 pm Reply
exmoorrambling

Hi!

Beautiful shot!

I have magpies nesting outside my bedroom window here on Exmoor, UK. I am woken most mornings by their chattering as they bounce across my roof.

They hold a special place in my heart, as we raised one at home from a baby when we were children – her name was Maggie and she was with us two years before flying free.

They are stunning birds.

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April 11, 2015 at 4:53 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  HI, that is a great story and I bet Maggie was as smart as a crow or raven and that must have been a treat to experience. In our area they are just now beginning to build their nests which are fascinating ball like structures and fairly large. It is fun when we are able to watch them carrying sticks back to their nest for construction before the leaves fill in and the nest is obscured. Thanks for sharing that story and I wish you the best of weekends.
  
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  April 11, 2015 at 12:57 pm Reply