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.
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?
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.
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?
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
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
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
Interesting top feathers, a whole lotta tail going on there Herb 
You are having too much fun, just great you are sharing it.
