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Identify this Magpie?

Magpie?

Bgfloyd 20/07/2023 11:29

Just seen this bird with other magpies, looked quite striking, sorry not uploaded photos yet but was quite excited!

0 Linda257 20/07/2023 14:02

I think it's still a Maggie but has a condition called leucism. You can read about the condition more in the link below and even report it to the BTO should you wish to do so

www.bto.org/.../plumage

(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
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0 Clare 23/07/2023 20:00

I'll agree with magpie. I've never seen anything quite like this one, though - I hope the other magpies continue to accept it despite its different markings.

Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
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