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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5104 W: 178 N: 12503] (34135)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-18
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D-5000, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM, @ ISO 400
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds from the Middle East and Europe, CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos -5- [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-08-15 0:27
Viewed: 404
Points: 54
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Pica pica (Magpie) [in Turk. Saksağan] (Male)

I captured this noisy bird in Silivri during my Turkish Thrace (European Turkey) trip. Althought it is a common species, I liked the composition and its posture on a thin dried twig. Hope you can like this too.

TFL and Have a nice Saturday!
Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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The common magpie is an unmistakable species with its black and white plumage, and iridescent green or blue glossy sheen. The tail is long, and is usually longer in males than females. Its harsh voice includes a fast chattering alarm call; the 'mag' part of the common name used to mean 'chatterer', and was added to 'pie' (referring to the black and white 'pied' colouring) in the 16th century. Various races of the magpie Pica pica occur throughout Europe and Asia, reaching as far south as the Mediterranean and the Himalayas. It occurs in a broad range of habitats, but tends to breed around farms and villages and in urban areaswhere there are trees, shrubs and open areas.

This much maligned bird is widely disliked because of its feeding habits; magpies occasionally take bird eggs and chicks, small mammals and even adders. Yet they are often beneficial birds, perching on livestock and ridding them of ticks, and feeding mainly on pest insects, other invertebrates and vegetable matter. Magpies hoard food in holes in the ground during winter. They are notorious thieves, taking clothes pegs and other brightly coloured objects from gardens.

Magpies are sociable birds, gathering in groups to roost, and occasionally forming noisy gatherings called 'magpie parliaments' in the first few weeks of the year. It is thought that these gatherings are 'crow marriages', which allow unpaired birds to find a mate before the approaching breeding season. During spring, territories are defended, and fights may ensue. Both sexes help to construct the large roofed nest; the male brings nesting material while the female arranges it. 5-7 eggs are laid in April or May, and incubated for up to 18 days. After hatching, the chicks stay in the nest for 22-27 days, and rely on their parents for food for up to 8 weeks after leaving the nest. The fledglings stay with their parents throughout autumn and winter.

There are many folk stories involving the magpie; it is thought to be associated with the devil in many parts of the country, and crossing oneself upon seeing one or saluting lone magpies is a practice that continues to this day in some areas. The magpie rhyme varies greatly, but usually begins: one for sorrow, two for joy. It is believed that the magpie refused to mourn Christ at the crucifixion, it is also said that the magpie refused to enter Noah's ark, instead sitting on the roof and swearing for the duration of the deluge.

Reference:

1. Perrins, C. & Attenborough, D. (1987). Collins New Generation Guide to the BIRDS of Britain and Europe. William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, 320 pp.
2. Wikipedia.
3. ARKive.
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bayram Hocam, konu saksağan olsa da kompozisyon harika olmuş. Notlar da çok güzel ve açıklayıcı.
Elinize sağlık. İyi tatiller.
Nazım

Dayi gunaydin. Saksagani agzi acik yakalamissin:) pozu cok guzel olmus. Eline saglik.
Merih

Hi again, Big Bro!
What a lovely thing to be your neighbour!
I love this shot for the enirity of the composition! A complte shot, in all aspects!
Bravo!
goldy

Adi bir kuş olmakla birlikte, kompozisyon ve pozuyla çok güzel bir çekim olmuş hocam. Elinze sağlık. İyi bir hafta sonu dileklerimle.
Deniz

Bayram.. ne guzel cekmissin bu gurultucu kusu... Yazin bunlarin yuzunden ve gargalardan yaz tatilimiz berbat oluyordu... Basligi cok guzel koymussun:).. tam ona gore olmus.
Sevimli degilse de sen cok guzel cekmissin...
Hepimizden selamlar..
Leyla.

Kanki bir bu bir de karga. İki kurnaz ve hırsız kuş. Kuşların en beğenilmeyenleri.. ama öyle güzel çekmissinki sanki sevimliymiş gibi:) (desem de inanma:) hahaha..
Düğünde görüşmek üzere..
Gökhan

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1066 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2009-08-15 1:15]

Günaydın hocam:) Çirkin kuş! harika çekim:)
Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 56 N: 4768] (16394)
  • [2009-08-15 1:53]

Hello MF Bayram,
The details are nice, clear and sharp.
Good colours, lighting and exposure. DOF is spot on and the POV is good.Well composed and nicely framed.Thanks for posting,Best regards Siggi

Hello Bayram,

Another beautiful closeup shot of this adorable bird! The sharpness and POv are simply great. i like the right side positioning of the bird in your frame. The details are well shown. The dominance soft colors are really praiseworthy.

thanks and regards,
Paras Bhalla

Yine yakalanan pozu oldukça hoş olan güzel bir kare Hocam.
Dediğiniz gibi kuru ince otlardan oluşan kompozisyon harika.
Alan derinliği etkileyici duruyor.
Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 436 W: 10 N: 738] (3210)
  • [2009-08-15 4:10]

Merhaba Bayram!
Aslında çok sık karşımıza çıkan fakat, doğru dürüst poz vermeyen bu çok uyanık, aynı zamanda çok da güzel kuşumuzu iyi yakalamışsın. Bakış açısı ve kompozisyon enfes olmuş. Şöyle içime sinen bir karesini henüz çekemediklerimden. Emeğine sağlık dostum, görüşmek üzere...

Hüseyin

Saksağan dedikleri kuş bu imiş demek.Güzel olmuş dostum.Ellerine sağlık.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16524)
  • [2009-08-15 5:49]

Hi Bayram

Another great shot - like the pose and use of frame here very much.

Best regards Little Brother

James

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1730 W: 0 N: 3938] (15810)
  • [2009-08-15 5:49]

Hello Bayram,
It seems that magpies have a special fascination on people, in a positive or even more in a negative way. In my country they are in general described as thieves and noise-makers! Your picture with its fine colors of the background enhances the "magical" side of this bird. It's a very narrative shot which allows the mind to imagine a lot of stories.
Very well seen.
Kind regards
Anne

Hi,
Fine composition and beautiful lighting. Very colorful background too. tfs.
nagraj.v

Salam Bayram,

A great shot of this pied Magpie with distinctive coloration, sharpness & fine details. Excellent pose & nicely done. TFS my friend!

Best regards

Umar

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 94 N: 5564] (17694)
  • [2009-08-15 8:08]

Hello Bayram,
Nice photo in a very good pose and with a very good timing. Technically not the best you showed us, but I like the OOF BG and composition.
Kind regards,
Peter

Bayram merhaba ,
Kıtlıktan çıkmış bir Saksağan herhalde , oldukça zayıf düşmüş garibim :)
Fotoğrafın güzel olmuş , eline sağlık .

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-08-15 13:54]

Hi Bayram,what a strange specie.Nice,curious,humorous..in a very nice composition! Impressive sharpness and colors and excellent crop.Have a nice Sunday and thanks for share,Luciano

hello Bayram

what a wonderful photo of the Magpie and you gived
a appropriate title, shot with fine POV, DOF and framing,
beautiful luminosity, shot at the best moment with the
beak open probably launching his cry, TFS

Asbed

Hi little bro Bayram,

another nice picture from an bird that I don't know.
good pov and fine natural colours.

Gert

Hi Bayram,

A very attractive bird and an interesting one too. It almost looks lie it's laughing, must be my imagination.

Very nicely composed an photographed well with excellent detail and sharpness.

John

Merhaba Bayram
great shot of this magpie, the datails are very sharp, i like the fine colors, the pose with beak open and the great environment
Have a good night
Jacqueline

PRECIOSA TOMA Bayram , captada con toda su crudeza, buena luz y colores en todo el conjunto.

Esta especie también la tenemos en España en gran abundancia, aunque yo diría que las de aquí tienen el pico más corto :-)

Un trabajo de categoría. Cada día me gusta m´ñas tu variado y agradable estilo.

Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi.

Saksağan da olsa her zaman hayran olunacak kuşlardan biri Bayram hocam ve özel bir anı yakalamışsınız. Kompozisyon harika olmuş.
Naşit

Hi Bayram Barea,
Without doubt a great pic. Very nice composition and monochromatic colors, nice bg blur which doesn't allow the background to be busy. Sharpness is second to none again, pose is great, and the image is a real stunner overall. Congrats and tfs. Interesting, but I don't remember I ever saw this very common specie here on TN.
Best wishes, László

Kompozisyon çok güzel olmuş Bayram hocam. Bu benim gördüğüm saksağanlara göre gerçekten zayıf görünüyor. Elinize sağlık...
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