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Scolding Azure-winged Magpie
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Scolding Azure-winged Magpie (Cyanopica cyanus)

Encountered two flocks of 20+ each this morning. One flock took an interest in following me and warning everybody of my presence.
Habitat
City park, open woods
Location
Panjin, Liaoning, China
Date taken
November 8, 2017
Scientific name
Cyanopica cyanus
Equipment used
Canon 7D mkii; 100-400mm
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Ho hum!!! What ratbags they were, weren't they Owen LOL Didn't stop you getting this great picture though... a super action image.

Excellent work lad - very well done.

I think this must be subspecies swinhoei? which will be a different one to the current Opus image I think, so I'll add your lovely picture to the article too. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
 
I actually have at least five better images in my catalog from the past if you would like to use any or all, Delia.

Actually, they are one of my favorites. I get a lot of entertainment out of their antics. Sometimes they will drop leaves and twigs on me from above. Like crows, they seem to have plenty of time for play and getting into trouble.
 
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A beautiful image of this seldom seen species here in the gallery Owen. A great capture guy.
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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