A Bird Of Many Names...._DSC3313

mudlark, magpie lark, peewee, pee-o-wit, Murray magpie, peewit.
We've had quite an increase in the numbers of these little guys visiting our garden. It's a shame that I chopped off the end of his tail, but it's the best shot that I managed to get.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great details and I love his markings.

[Diana]

A fabulous capture with lovely details, love the b&w markings. Fav

[Bep]

Beautiful close up. Its Dutch name is 'ekster'.

[narayani]

They have such a lovely song...

[KoalaGardens🐨]

yeah we would say magpie lark, but I like peewee :)

[Dawn]

A lovely capture

[Denise Wood]

Never knew he had so many names!! He's a mudlark here in Vic and I have heard him called a peewee as well :)

[Valerie Chesney]

Great capture Merrelyn, I have noticed so many more down at our lakes.

[Babs]

He is gorgeous.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely capture

[Sue Cooper]

He’s very handsome.

[Pyrrhula]

Still a pretty and good shot of this nice bird.

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot