Juvenile Magpie by leggzy

Juvenile Magpie

One of the Magpies that live in our backyard. I think this young fella is about 1 year old. His adult plumage will develop over a period of 2-3 years, so his grey feathers will eventually turn black. They are such interesting birds to observe & they are very clever.

Here is a link to info on the Australian Mapgie, including a few clips of their amazing singing, for those interested.

https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/australian-magpie/
How wonderful to have him as a permanent resident! So beautifully captured with lovely details and bokeh. I love the colourful background and his red eye.
November 18th, 2024  
He is gorgeous and I love magpies but the ones close to our house are being a bit naughty at the moment. They are attacking the kookaburras, the butcher birds, lorikeets and the currawongs so I have taken to hosing them because they are becoming rather aggressive.
November 18th, 2024  
Oh, that's interesting! Lovely capture.
November 18th, 2024  
Great closeup. They can be a bit of a pest here in the uk
November 18th, 2024  
Great photo😊
November 18th, 2024  
He looks a tad vicious!!
November 18th, 2024  
Wonderful pic!
November 18th, 2024  
Lovely capture
November 18th, 2024  
nicely done
November 18th, 2024  
Great çlose up. And a very interesting story. I like the focus on the eye.
November 18th, 2024  
A lovely shot, nice detail - fav!

Ian
November 18th, 2024  
Nice
November 18th, 2024  
He does look young, love the background.
November 18th, 2024  
Great capture.
November 18th, 2024  
A lovely capture. Fav 😊
November 18th, 2024  
He looks very young, nice capture and info
November 18th, 2024  
Typical perch on the back of the chair. Hunting for left overs!
November 18th, 2024  
You got a capture of one of my relatives, instant FAV
November 18th, 2024  
Wonderful detail… eyes are striking. I like the background sprinkling of pretty colours and sunbeams. Love it!
November 18th, 2024  
Super capture
November 18th, 2024  
Very handsome birds if a bit bossy!
November 18th, 2024  
Great shot
November 18th, 2024  
Super capture!
November 18th, 2024  
Nice shot- he's keyed in on your for sure.
November 19th, 2024  
Quite the handsome fellow
November 19th, 2024  
Lovely capture and thank you for the link, but "A loud musical flute-like song"??
November 19th, 2024  
Nice portrait of this young fella
November 21st, 2024  
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