Nikon D3000 – a little blurry as I think the UV filter might have fogged with the change of temperature. listening to the ground for food having a scratch or two Thanks for looking! 🙂 Like this:Like Loading... Related BirdsMagpie Image
Oh, the scratch is precious. Always loved magpies. When we were kids we were warned to keep away from them (would peck your eyes out). Their warble sounded friendly and we would try and replicate it. LikeLiked by 1 person May 28, 2017 at 10:50 pm
We watched out for them during nesting season. Been swooped a few times but never hurt. I love their warble, too. 🙂 LikeLike May 29, 2017 at 10:24 am
Love the magpies! Always funny to see pics of magpies with a white back because here in Qld they have a black back with a white patch at the neck. LikeLiked by 1 person May 29, 2017 at 10:25 am
I’ve seen black backed ones in my travels interstate and I have much the same reaction as you – seems odd! 🙂 LikeLiked by 1 person May 29, 2017 at 10:31 am
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Oh, the scratch is precious. Always loved magpies. When we were kids we were warned to keep away from them (would peck your eyes out). Their warble sounded friendly and we would try and replicate it.
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We watched out for them during nesting season. Been swooped a few times but never hurt. I love their warble, too. 🙂
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Love the magpies! Always funny to see pics of magpies with a white back because here in Qld they have a black back with a white patch at the neck.
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I’ve seen black backed ones in my travels interstate and I have much the same reaction as you – seems odd! 🙂
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