Magpie tails: These are thru the windows with the OM-1 and 40-150 lens. I believe the younger the magpie, the shorter the tail. The first was supposed to be of the starling but the...

NMGal Loc: NE NM

These are thru the windows with the OM-1 and 40-150 lens. I believe the younger the magpie, the shorter the tail. The first was supposed to be of the starling but the magpie in the background is a good example of an adult tail. The tail is as long as the bird. The last two show different lengths. Hope you find this tidbit interesting.

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Interesting, Barbara, I had not paid attention to that.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nicely done, Barbara.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

NMGal wrote:

These are thru the windows with the OM-1 and 40-150 lens. I believe the younger the magpie, the shorter the tail. The first was supposed to be of the starling but the magpie in the background is a good example of an adult tail. The tail is as long as the bird. The last two show different lengths. Hope you find this tidbit interesting.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

NMGal wrote:

These are thru the windows with the OM-1 and 40-150 lens. I believe the younger the magpie, the shorter the tail. The first was supposed to be of the starling but the magpie in the background is a good example of an adult tail. The tail is as long as the bird. The last two show different lengths. Hope you find this tidbit interesting.

Surely beautiful subjects and shots, Barbara 🎈🎈🎈🎈

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

NMGal wrote:

These are thru the windows with the OM-1 and 40-150 lens. I believe the younger the magpie, the shorter the tail. The first was supposed to be of the starling but the magpie in the background is a good example of an adult tail. The tail is as long as the bird. The last two show different lengths. Hope you find this tidbit interesting.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Thank you! I'll be paying attention when I get an opportunity. Next year.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Nice set Barbara!

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

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joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Beautifully done, Barbara, and loved learning about the tail.

peterjoseph

Very nice set Barbara.

merrytexan Loc: georgia

NMGal wrote:

These are thru the windows with the OM-1 and 40-150 lens. I believe the younger the magpie, the shorter the tail. The first was supposed to be of the starling but the magpie in the background is a good example of an adult tail. The tail is as long as the bird. The last two show different lengths. Hope you find this tidbit interesting.

pretty birds and interesting info about their tails, barbara!

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Nice set Barbara, thanks for tge info about their tails

Horseart Loc: Alabama

Very interesting and great shots Barbara. If you love the Magpies (I do) I hope you have seen the videos of Peggy and Molly on You Tube. Molly is a male Magpie (when he was a baby, they thought he was a female, hence the name) and their dog raised him. They are inseparable inside the house and out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3I3klKp_4