One for sorrow

These skittish, noisy magpies are not easy to capture, but I managed to catch this one unawares for once as he sat on the garden fence. Better on black.

[Peter Day]

When you see a magpie for the first time, you should always say, "Good morning Major" it will bring you good luck.

[Sally Ings]

Lovely colour.

[Penelope Ann]

We've a pair nesting in our oak Tree and they took their two newbies onto the field today. Too far away for the camera

[Issi Bannerman]

@pennystot Yes, we have a pair in our neighbour's garden. I saw them with the two young today. They are incredibly noisy birds, aren't they?!

[Issi Bannerman]

@peterday Never heard that, but I'm prepared to try it!

[Bep]

Looks great on black.

[Issi Bannerman]

@gijsje Thanks. It's funny how some images are just so much improved by the black background.

[April]

Ooo..this is very nice on black. He is quite a striking looking bird

[HelenM]

How blue he is! I don't think English magpies are so blue. Stunning on black

[Islandgirl]

Love the blue color on the magpies!

[Karen Mitchell]

super on the fence like this.

[KWind]

Pretty composition and bird! I like the fence.

[Denise Wood]

beautiful :)

[vstap]

Great catch!

[Richard]

I have never seen one but I was aware they are noisy. :-) Terrific capture.

[Gayle]

Fantastic capture! As you know, I love bird shots! :-) This image does look wonderful viewed on black!

[Stephanie Swift]

Beautiful comp and focus, Issi.