They’re common in some areas, like around me in Denver, but they’re one of my favorites! https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-billed_Magpie

Same as others, I use my normal 8x42 pair, but I only have the one pair anyways

The wall is looking at you funny

Probably a Cackling Goose. Like a Canada with the cutest short neck

Links, for the curious:

About English Bird Names Project: https://americanornithology.org/about/english-bird-names-project/

Full statement from Oct 3: https://americanornithology.org/about/english-bird-names-project/american-ornithological-society-council-statement-on-english-bird-names/