Here's another new one for me from Mexico. It's looks similar to a blue jay, though it's twice it's size, has an elegant head dress and an elongated wide tail. I was lounging on the beach under an umbrella when I heard the loud repetitive calls of these birds. Fortunately I had the 300/ 1.4x all setup on a sidekick/ballhead/tripod combo within arm's reach.
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#7 and a Great Tailed Grackle
May 10, 2008 at 01:53 AM
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Wow Herb, the hits just keep on coming! You not only capture that magpie you caught it in the act. Great stuff! I've been loving seeing the pictures from you trip. Got more to come?
Tim
May 10, 2008 at 02:00 AM
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Only a call of a bird could interrupt lounging on the beach Interesting top feathers, a whole lotta tail going on there Herb Love that neck ring on this Magpie. And yes the Grackle does have a 'great tail' You are having too much fun, just great you are sharing it.
Karl
May 10, 2008 at 03:15 AM
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Nice bird Herb,
looks like a beauty...
Don't you just want to take a hose to the birds at times (I'm talking about the Grackle). I had the same problem with my crows .....
What's coming next from this trip Herb
Keep them coming.
Lil
May 10, 2008 at 06:55 AM
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Cool looking bird Herb!
Aaaaaah nothing more relaxing than lounging around w a cocktail and a 300mm L + Tc by your side
May 10, 2008 at 03:39 PM
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Nice capture.
harsha
May 11, 2008 at 12:44 AM
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Really super series Herb. That jay is a real acrobat.
Terry
May 12, 2008 at 04:05 AM
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Nice series... #2 is my pick
May 12, 2008 at 04:56 AM
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Cool looking bird, and very nice captures, Herb.
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May 12, 2008 at 03:00 PM
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wow, what a tail on that jay....you had some super species this trip Herb
May 12, 2008 at 04:46 PM
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Tim Kuhn wrote:
Wow Herb, the hits just keep on coming! You not only capture that magpie you caught it in the act. Great stuff! I've been loving seeing the pictures from you trip. Got more to come?
Tim
Thanks Tim, more to come soon.
Herb
May 12, 2008 at 04:50 PM
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Karl Witt wrote:
Only a call of a bird could interrupt lounging on the beach Interesting top feathers, a whole lotta tail going on there Herb Love that neck ring on this Magpie. And yes the Grackle does have a 'great tail' You are having too much fun, just great you are sharing it.
Karl
Thanks Karl, Yep I found my new favorite shooting position, toes in the sand, drink in the hand,under a beach umbrella.
Herb
May 12, 2008 at 04:52 PM
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Lil Judd wrote:
Nice bird Herb,
looks like a beauty...
Don't you just want to take a hose to the birds at times (I'm talking about the Grackle). I had the same problem with my crows .....
What's coming next from this trip Herb
Keep them coming.
Lil
Thanks Lil, kiskadees and frigatebirds on the way.
Herb
May 12, 2008 at 04:54 PM
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Nello Milanese wrote:
Cool looking bird Herb!
Aaaaaah nothing more relaxing than lounging around w a cocktail and a 300mm L + Tc by your side
You got that right Nello.
Herb
May 12, 2008 at 04:54 PM
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harshaj1 wrote:
Nice capture.
harsha
Thanks Harsha.
May 12, 2008 at 04:55 PM
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Terry D wrote:
Really super series Herb. That jay is a real acrobat.
Terry
Thank you Terry, glad you enjoyed it.
Herb
May 12, 2008 at 04:56 PM
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KHOR wrote:
Nice series... #2 is my pick
Thanks for the pick Nelson.
May 12, 2008 at 04:56 PM
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Shasoc wrote:
Cool looking bird, and very nice captures, Herb.
Socrate
Thanks Socrate, I only had several seconds before he took off, so I'm pleased I was able to get a few to ID him.
Herb
May 12, 2008 at 04:58 PM
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Dave In La wrote:
wow, what a tail on that jay....you had some super species this trip Herb
Thanks Dave, yes I must have added a dozen or more species to my count this time.
Herb
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Interesting top feathers, a whole lotta tail going on there Herb 
You are having too much fun, just great you are sharing it.
