Magpie Notebook

The Eurasian Magpie is notable for the indigo and green sheen of its feathers when they catch the light, as well as its intelligence. Whether swinging from an urban bird-feeder like a pirate, or chattering in the depths of a forest, they have found a place in every corner of the continent. The image is taken from a mid-century encyclopædia, with charmingly eccentric captions.