birds Magpie - (Pica pica )

Magpie -(Pica pica ). I photographed this Magpie , during take-off, with Nikon D500, Sigma 150-600 Sport, f/8, 1/2000sec, ISO 500. Thanks for your comments

Great take off, Giangiorgio! Amazing pose, plumage, colors, details, background ...! I have never seen such a blue magpie! Beautiful composition with a bird over the branch. I guess this expressive branch is a point of observation. Bravo! Sincerely, Tatiana

An excellent shot in every respect. I think it is either azure-winged magpie (Cyanopica cyanus) or Iberian magpie (Cyanopica cooki), although only recent genetic analysis has shown them to be distinct species, ciao Sandor

Tatiana I am glad you liked it, many thanks for your appreciation of my photo, ciao Giangiorgio

Thanks Sandor for your nice comment and suggestions on names. This bird was photographed in Extremadura so it could be as you suggest an Iberian magpie (Cyanopica cooki), ciao Giangiorgio

Great capture of a bird in flight and wonderful colors! Complimenti mio caro amico! PDE

Pierre I am glad you liked it, mille grazie for your appreciated comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Magica !

Grazie mille Alberto per il tuo apprezzato commento

Great timing!!’Beautiful!

Giangiorgio, fantastic capture of this beautiful bird in flight! The blue color and long tail feathers are almost a perfect match with our California Scrub Jays. Warmest regards, Todd

Very nice capture of the bird-in-flight, Giangiorgio. Wonderful colors and light. Best regards, Paul.

Thanks Todd for your interesting comment, I am glad you liked it, ciao Giangiorgio

Many thanks Warren for your comments always appreciated, ciao Giangiorgio

I am glad Paul you liked it, I always appreciate your visit, ciao Giangiorgio

Giangiorgio, believe this or not, I've never seen a magpie. However, I know a few humans whose cackling may imitate one! Again your artistry and technical ability come through loud and clear in this image. Please note my full agreement with all the previous comments. To add one of my own, quite aside from the bird, the piece of wood in the bottom right is quite interesting in appearance and structure. It reminded me of a toad with a large wart on its back. - - My best always, michael - - Ciao!!

Thank you so much Michael for your appreciated comment and for your interesting interpretation of the shape of the trunk, ciao Giangiorgio