Magpie

[stephenb]

Pulled out a series of magpies shots, to choose the best one for my blog. I reckon we watched each other for nearly 5 minutes before taking this shot. I enjoy watching the maggies in out area, they are so peaceful. You know you're home in Oz when you hear them warbling in the morning sun.

Now, I need some info from the experts. I know the species is Cracticus tibicen, but is he from the sub-species Cracticus tibicen tyrannica or Cracticus tibicen tibicen? Given he's in Victoria, I'm betting on the former, but I know there are some well-versed bird watchers who may be able to tell and confirm for me.

This was with my old 350D, F7.1, 1/400sec, ISO100, and silly me shot this on jpg, not RAW. http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/../vbiis/images/smilies/screwy.gif Never again.

Regards,
Stephen

[Liz]

Hmm, dont get magpies up here, but as a born and bred Victorian, I remember their warbling well .... and their swooping. :eyepop:
I dont shoot RAW at all ... maybe one day. :question:
Nice piccie. :)

[renormalised]

Yes, we do, Liz.....I have heaps of magies around my place. And butcherbirds as well.