The Yellow-Billed Magpie is one of only 2 California endemic birds, and luckily enough, I have been able to capture some great photography days with these beautiful birds. They are in my opinion one of the most beautiful birds around and an absolute joy to spend a day with as they play, plot, and tease each other and other birds with their playful personality. Depending on the time you visit, we may get some beautiful fall colors as well in these images. This location is a campground that is not very highly trafficked and is nestled in a remote valley of trees, receiving an “Excursion” rating. We will be using a “Hybrid” technique of photographing to adjust to the scenarios of the day as they move from area to area, yet they are still not completely comfortable with humans. This workshop receives a “3” on the challenge scale due to the difficulty of capturing them in good settings amidst the campground, but it will be possible.
