Reading, UK, Canon R6 + 600mm lens

I just love it when the light catches a magpies feathers just so…

  • meyotch
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    9 months ago

    I’m from the US west and I have always loved these birds in particular. The local rural culture kind of hates them for some reason but I fell in love with them for their beauty. The flash of color and patterns when they take sudden flight is captivating.

    • KevinFRK@lemmy.worldOP
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      9 months ago

      Well, they are egg thieves and omen birds (“One for sorrow, two for joy,…”) which probably doesn’t help their reputation!