07 March 2014

Magpie

Since the previous post was so intensely coloured with Rosella, I thought black and white would be the way to go this round.



Juvenile


 an early morning, getting the feathers in order



 all was fine until ...

a Noisy Miner had the hide to fly to a nearby branch.

Later addition: Magpie in 'black and white' ...  because a comment made me do it :)

26 comments:

  1. John @ Beans and I on the Loose2:49 pm

    Now you have me wondering what a black and white magpie would look like in a black and white photograph.

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  2. Jeanne3:11 pm

    Great post Carole! I loved your magpie. Have seen some of these, but not around Texas. Great commentary on your photos!

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  3. John @ Beans and I on the Loose3:58 pm

    I like it!

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  4. Stewart M5:26 pm

    Black and White they may be, but they are still very good looking.

    Rather jet lagged after a very long flight back from the USA!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  5. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"6:54 pm

    A very smart-looking bird in colour or B/W.

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  6. Irma7:49 pm

    Great photos Carole.
    So many details and perfect focus, my compliments.
    Greetings Irma

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  7. Margaret Birding For Pleasure8:02 pm

    HI Carole Great post. I like these birds however their off spring are brown!! (as you know)

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  8. Amazing wonders in my life8:07 pm

    Lovely... Very sharp features

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  9. Roy Norris10:13 pm

    Even though its black and white, got some great detail on the bird Carole.

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  10. Elizabeth Edwards10:40 pm

    gorgeous bird - my favorite part is their name. too great!! ( :

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  11. TexWisGirl12:29 am

    (john is such a trouble-maker!) ;)

    LOVE that top shot!!!

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  12. Montanagirl12:41 am

    Nice post - Your Magpies are very striking. The B&W is a nice touch.

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  13. Karen2:33 am

    They are striking looking birds! Black and white is not boring! Terrific shots!

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  14. Carol Mattingly3:32 am

    I live seeing your birds there. So different and beautiful.

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  15. Seraphinas Phantasie3:45 am

    Marvelous photos of all these birds. Have you got a new Camera ?
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  16. Deanna5:42 am

    Always such great bird shots...so enjoy visiting your beautiful site!!

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  17. Carole M.8:27 am

    tks everyone for your comments ... and to Synnove' I'm using the x50 zoom camera that I bought during last year

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  18. eileeninmd10:01 am

    Lovely images of your Magpie, Carole! Have a happy weekend!

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  19. Brian King3:16 pm

    Very handsome! I love the black and white plumage!

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  20. cath carbone6:50 pm

    J'aime beaucoup tes photos!
    Très bon week-end à toi !

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  21. diane b10:23 pm

    Great catchlights in its eye.

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  22. Wally Jones2:26 am

    We don't have Magpies in our area so I really appreciate your wonderful photographs!

    You really show how beautiful they are, even if they can get a bit noisy!

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  23. Jan Castle5:20 am

    You must be talking to him....he is listening so intently!!! Great captures Carole!!!
    Jan

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  24. Ana Mínguez Corella7:23 am

    Different to Hispanish magpie. .So beautiful.. Cheers!!!..

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  25. Bob Bushell9:43 am

    Lovely Magpie, the beak and back are white, I love them.

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  26. Helma9:12 pm

    Truly stunning and beautiful clear pictures of this beautiful bird.

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