HI. can anyone tell me why a magpie would have red instead of white feathers. Have tried to load a photo with no luck. Finally got it to load
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Dye? Rust? dirt? I don't know, but it could be a dirty bird? or one that has been in something with color in it?
Young Birder Age 14
Canon 40D + Sigma 120-400mm
I can't see the image.
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
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Young Birder Age 14
Canon 40D + Sigma 120-400mm
Red
Try again
Got the image on #5. I've never seen anything like it, are you sure someone hasn't just unleashed a texta on it? :P
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
Isn't it cute. Thats why i'm asking. Every bit of white was red, not just a odd bit. I have never seen anything like it. And it was a real red, not dull. Could it have been born that colour?
Just a few questions:
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
I was passing through the area when I saw it. It was at Coomba Park which is on Wallis Lake north coast NSW
Could I suggest you make a post to ereama birdlines (http://www.eremaea.com/), a website for reporting unusual/ significant bird sightings which may catch the eyes of other birdwatchers of the area or twitchers? I think it would be worthwhile getting more observations on this magpie
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
Thanks for that info. I have not heard of that site. I shall get onto it. Many thanks
I saw your photo on NSW Birdlines, it sure is very unusual & interesting. I searched for red magpies & found this link ( http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/wildlife/f/13609/t/113227.aspx ) for one photoed in the UK. : ).