Sadly, no more bird pics. I saw a Steller's Jay but couldn't get a good photo of it
More pictures from the hike on pixelfed!
How about that. I had not realized there were magpies in the United States.
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They’re common in some areas, like around me in Denver, but they’re one of my favorites! https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-billed_Magpie
And look well-nigh identical to the UK Magpie - though the Latin name is different.
A young one from yesterday for contrast:
It was recognizable to me at once because I am familiar with the Eurasian Magpie. It looks very much like them. And others felt the same for a long time! Just read this on the American Magpie Wikipedia:
It was once thought to be a subspecies of the Eurasian magpie (Pica pica), but was placed into its own species in 2000 based on genetic studies.
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Great photos! I love the teal on the Steller’s Jay! What a 90s bird :P
Thanks! It's always nice to see a Steller's Jay, gotta love their mohawks and beautiful colors!