Taiwan Blue Magpie
This species is endemic to Taiwan and is quite a common sight in low level forests (<1200 m) and even near cities. This particular photo was in fact shot in the city and I happened to be carrying my telephoto lens that day!
I've been attacked by these birds before when I inadvertently got too close to their nest!
f/8 | 1/400 s | ISO 1600
Equipment Used
- Camera: Canon 450D
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6
- Software: Adobe Lightroom
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Yay! We even saw them in the 1st floor garden of our former apartment in Tianmuu. The sad thing is that we have three cats who are aggressive hunters: we feed them plenty of nutritious food, but whenever they see beautiful birds, their instincts take over.
Thank you for posting this beautiful photo!
其實這種鳥天母也有，記得舊家的院子裡時常出現。可惜，我們的三隻貓儘管餵得肥肥的, 獵殺的本性從來都沒有消失, 有幾次跳上圍牆殺死雛鳥，看得我們很難過。
Cats will be cats ;)
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amazing
Thanks!
Beautifull Photo 😊
Thank you :)
wonderful catch
Thanks, I'm glad I had a camera with me that day :)
You must have a very steady hand!
I try to anyways :)
so what was you shutter speed?
Very fine bird. Looks quite different to the European magpie, which happens to be one of my favourite birds to observe!
Yes especially their tails, which are not visible here ;)
Aww he looks so cute here! I'll definetly keep
an eye out and hopefully spot one next time
I visit Taiwan
I always think these birds have a funny facial expression :)
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He looks like he thinks you want to steal his food
Magpie have a bad reputation here in Australia. They are known to viciously attack bikers during breeding season. People put spikes on their helmets to scare them away
Just an epic shot!!
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A beautiful shot!!!! Love the berries in its mouth! Awesome!
The Angry Bird of Taiwan :-)
Great capture!