Crows, Jays and Magpies

Black-billed Magpie - Dufferin Park Wetland, BC A bird that is recognized in the Northern Hemisphere this long-tailed trickster has always been a favorite of mine. This particular flavor is North America's most common with the Black bill. There is also a yellow version in central California. Magpie's are found alongside humans in a great many areas and have made a successful living of it. This bird was hanging out in the Urban park setting at Dufferin Park Wetland. I love any bird that poses on a split rail fence for me. Michael W Klotz 2021 - www.TheBirdBlogger.com
Black-billed Magpie - Dufferin Park Wetland, BC
Black-billed Magpie - Elkwater, AB I wonder if he is thinking 'You can see me!
Black-billed Magpie - Elkwater, AB
Canada Jay - Cypress Mountain, BC Canada Jay, Whiskey Jack, Gray Jay or Camp Robber, this little bird has several names for good reason. They seem to find company in the humans that make their way into the woods. At least they find food when they find humans. This fellow was at the Bowen Lookout on Cypress Mountain entertaining the crowd that had made the trek. Michael W Klotz 2020 - www.TheBirdBlogger.com Picture
Canada Jay - Cypress Mountain, BC
Stellar's Jay - Cypress Mountain Provincial Park, BC If you are into a bit of a hike, there is a look out on Cypress Mountain that gives a wonderful view of Bowen Island and a couple birds as well. This Stellar's Jay was checking on the hikers as well as the Canada Jays getting the same treatment. Both of these mountain birds have incredible memories but the Stellar's Jays not only remember where they placed food stores but also remembers where the Canada jays stored theirs as well. Michael W Klotz 2020 - www.TheBirdBlogger.com Picture
Steller's Jay - Cypress Mountain Provincial Park, BC
Black- Billed Magpie - Edmonton, AB The tails on these birds are something to see, but when you get the light just right on them, they are truly amazing. This bird was having a look for something he might have found in a spruce in an industrial park in north Edmonton, Alberta. Black-billed Magpies are smart and spend a good deal of time around humans knowing we leave quite a bit behind. Michael W Klotz 2019 - www.TheBirdBlogger.com
Black- Billed Magpie - Edmonton, AB