Just larking around.

Saw this Mudlark today, they are also known as Magpie-larks, they are quite brazen. I think he thought I was getting a bit close to him when in fact it was the other way round.
Thanks everyone for your continued views, comments and favs.
purple swamp hen http://365project.org/dianeburns/others-2014/2014-05-02
garden variety seagull http://365project.org/dianeburns/odds-and-sods/2014-05-02

[Helen]

Amazing close up well done

[Julia]

Fabulous close-up shot.

[Carole Imes]

Great closeup and detail.. I am not familiar with a mudlark so this is a real treat to see!

[Graham Thresher]

A wonderful capture. Fav

[Niki]

I think they look a bit prettier than the magpies. Great close up.

[vstap]

Beautiful bird. Great capture!

[Dawn Ulmer]

Excellent. Have never seen one...until now. Thank you.

[Stephanie Swift]

You captured his vivd markings beautifully.

[Gena Pegg]

What a beautiful bird....lovely colors and markings! Such clarity! fav

[Leah]

Fantastic capture of this lovely bird!!!

[Candace]

I have never seen one and this one is a beauty!

[Diane]

@dizzyd @juliac @cimes1 @thresheg @kiwiniknak @vstap @deu49097 @tristansmum @eyesmile @lealady @ribbet9 Thanks for all your lovely comments and favs!

[Ian]

Nice capture good that you got so close

[Sue]

Nice capture, I love his eyebrows!

[Dione Giorgio]

Great close-up. Well done.

[Lynn]

Fantastic dof - beautifully captures.

[Kat]

The look of concentration! Great shot. :)

[sally agnew]

What is he looking at :-)

[Nina Ganci]

great portrait

[CINDY JOHNSON]

Wonderful love the black and white on him

[Denise fuller]

Great shot

[Lyn Berriman]

Wonderful close up!

[Michelle]

Great close up. The markings are fantastic.

[Diane]

@hermann I think any sign of food. haha

[Harbie]

Great close up!! I love his markings!

[Della Astle]

Never seen one either, thanks for showing him to us! great capture.