Magpie On November 12, 2016November 10, 2016 By Mike and Christy A Magpie enjoying their perch at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Denver, CO. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr More Print (Opens in new window) Print Like Loading...
I never knew there were blue feathers on the magpie. We don’t have them in IA. Nice shot btw. LikeLike November 12, 2016 at 1:57 pm Reply
Thanks Jim and on some of these guy in the right light they even show green feathers. They are beautiful birds. LikeLiked by 1 person November 26, 2016 at 3:41 pm Reply
Hi, we agree these guys have wonderful colors and that long tail is something to behold. LikeLike November 26, 2016 at 3:42 pm Reply
Here’s the whisper I heard come out of my mouth when I scrolled onto this photo, Mike: “whooo…glorious.” LikeLike November 12, 2016 at 3:35 pm Reply
Thanks Jet, magpies are such interesting birds and such good looking ones as well. They make great subjects that is for sure. Hope your weekend was great and wishing you a great week. LikeLiked by 1 person November 28, 2016 at 12:45 am Reply
They are but sometimes the light has to be hitting them just right to show off their wonderful colors. LikeLiked by 1 person November 28, 2016 at 12:46 am Reply
I have never seen one of these in its natural habitat. Wow. LikeLike November 13, 2016 at 12:16 am Reply
They are wonderful birds and being a corvus pretty darn smart as well. LikeLiked by 1 person November 28, 2016 at 12:46 am Reply
Same as Jim, I didn’t realize that they had blue feathers. I always thought they were black. Unless it is iridescence reflecting the sky? LikeLike November 13, 2016 at 1:47 am Reply
Thanks and sorry for the tardy response here. Hope your weekend was fine and wishing you a wonderful week. LikeLiked by 1 person November 28, 2016 at 12:47 am Reply
Hi Dave, must somehow be absent between Texas and the Yukon. These guys are very abundant in NM so keep an eye out next time you drive that way. LikeLiked by 1 person November 28, 2016 at 12:48 am Reply
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I never knew there were blue feathers on the magpie. We don’t have them in IA. Nice shot btw.
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Thanks Jim and on some of these guy in the right light they even show green feathers. They are beautiful birds.
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Beautiful color!
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Hi, we agree these guys have wonderful colors and that long tail is something to behold.
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The picture has such a nice and soft feel to it!
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Thanks.
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Here’s the whisper I heard come out of my mouth when I scrolled onto this photo, Mike: “whooo…glorious.”
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Thanks Jet, magpies are such interesting birds and such good looking ones as well. They make great subjects that is for sure. Hope your weekend was great and wishing you a great week.
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Pretty birds! Great shot, Mike.
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THanks Jane.
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Had no idea magpies were so lovely!
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They are but sometimes the light has to be hitting them just right to show off their wonderful colors.
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I have never seen one of these in its natural habitat. Wow.
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They are wonderful birds and being a corvus pretty darn smart as well.
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Same as Jim, I didn’t realize that they had blue feathers. I always thought they were black. Unless it is iridescence reflecting the sky?
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Hi Eliza, yes blue and at times green as well.
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Stunning photo as always, Mike! 😊
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Thanks and sorry for the tardy response here. Hope your weekend was fine and wishing you a wonderful week.
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I’ve never before seen a magpie – what a beautiful bird.
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Hi Dave, must somehow be absent between Texas and the Yukon. These guys are very abundant in NM so keep an eye out next time you drive that way.
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