The red-billed blue magpie escaped from Five Sisters Zoo around two weeks ago. Locals had spotted the bird around their community in Livingston which piqued the interest of local twitchers.

With their large size, bold pied plumage, and fondness for open areas, black-billed magpies are easily seen. They hop and walk on the ground with a swaggering and confident gait. Monotypic.

Red-Breasted Sapsucker, Yellow-Billed Magpie, Oak Titmouse, American Robin, Lark Sparrow, and Lesser Goldfinch counts. The Christmas Bird Count has also provided important data on the effects of ...