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Magpie , Pica pica

In the UK it’s estimated that there are 600,000 breeding pairs of magpies . They will normally mate for life and once established will occupy the same nesting territory for years. Mating takes place in early spring and prefer to nest in the tallest trees available. Eggs are laid in late April, usually five or six in number and are incubated for 20 days by the female only . The males role during this period is to provide the food. Once hatched the young are feed by both parents , their eyes open and feathers start to appear at around 10 days . the young fledge at around 30 days and the parents will continue to feed and protect the young for another few weeks. Survival rates for the young bird are low , studies have shown that around 20% of the fledglings will survive past the first year with a life expectancy of around 5 years.

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Taken in: UK / England / Ogbourne St. George / Ogbourne Saint George (show map)

Taken on: May 12, 2025

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Camera: Canon EOS R5, f/8.0, 1/1250 sec, 500mm, ISO 1000 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R5
Lens:	Canon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
Aperture:	f/8.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1250)
Focal Length:	500mm
ISO:	1000
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
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