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.

#1 White-Throated Magpie Jay

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7 and a Great Tailed Grackle

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

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

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

Cool looking bird Herb!
Aaaaaah nothing more relaxing than lounging around w a cocktail and a 300mm L + Tc by your side

Nice capture.
harsha

Really super series Herb. That jay is a real acrobat.

Terry

Nice series... #2 is my pick

Cool looking bird, and very nice captures, Herb.
Socrate

wow, what a tail on that jay....you had some super species this trip Herb

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

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

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

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

harshaj1 wrote:
Nice capture.
harsha

Thanks Harsha.

Terry D wrote:
Really super series Herb. That jay is a real acrobat.

Terry
Thank you Terry, glad you enjoyed it.
Herb

KHOR wrote:
Nice series... #2 is my pick
Thanks for the pick Nelson.

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

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