They are beautiful, aren't they? The littler birds worry themselves silly when these guys show up, though ...

Très belle photo. Nicole.

We have some failed nesters in our garden. They are always in conflict with someone most often Grey Squirrels, BUT we have two pair of Carrion Crow locally and when they are not fighting each other the love chasing the Magpies around. It must be their main source of entertainment:-)

Beautiful bird image.
Enjoy your Sunday.

gut geschnappt

Eine diebische Elster, Maurice.
Sie hat das Ganze unter Kontrolle,
Freundliche Grüße und einen schönen Sonntag
Erich

"Morning General"

They sometimes get a bad press, but I love magpies!

I find magpies truly beautiful, but they are not particularly friendly !! I attended a fight between two of them, this was awful !!!

Hey Maurice, what a fantastic capture of the Magpie.... you did so well with this close-up.
Hope you are enjoying your Sunday Maurice. BEst wishes, Sarah

A rare visitor to our garden and a fine capture here Maurice.

All the best, Doug

A beautiful bird and well captured. We have one visiting at the moment, which is rare.
Take care and have a good week Maurice.