Black-billed Magpie stretchingBlack-billed Magpie stretching – Nikon D300, f7.1, 1/1600, ISO 640, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 328mm, natural light, not baited or called in

There was a bit of sun yesterday between snow falls and I headed out to Antelope Island hoping there would be light and birds. There was light and a few birds, this stretching Black-billed Magpie in a tree was one of the birds I found. I dislike the fact that the tips of tree’s branches show that they have been clipped, that was done before the tree was planted last year. I do like the position of the wings, the fanned out tail and the light in the bird’s eye.

Snow is projected today, we’ll see though.

Life is good.

Mia

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