These birds are little way away from my usual haunts: these birds are feeding around a garden sprinkler in The Mallee region of NW Victoria. It was a hot day, and I think that they were enjoying the 'rain' as well as the worms that the water was bringing to the surface. These birds did seem to have the rare ability to only catch and eat the worms when they were stood behind an obstacle of some kind!!
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ReplyDeleteOh how I miss the morning caroling of the Maggies... I recall learning some years (-decades 8¬0) ago that Currawongs have varying calls according to location, much as humans have dialects/languages... I wonder if a similar study has been done on the Magpie? Their songs are very fine, wherever and whenver! YAM xx
Sorry I have not been visiting, so much going on here and I am way behind. July I hope will be better!
ReplyDeleteLovely post and an interesting bird. We have the Eurasian magpie here and they really are a pain. They not only steal eggs for the nests, they are quite happy to commit murder where the little birds are concerned.
I hope all is well. We have our nephew from Melbourne visiting next week so another busy time ahead of us. Take care and keep safe. Diane
The clever birds have their niche figured out! I’d love to hear them!
ReplyDeleteTerrific sequence of photographs, Stewart!
ReplyDeleteToo many of us tend to pass up "common" birds and that is a mistake, in my opinion. Thank you for sharing your Magpie!
They certainty know how to keep cool, as well as benefit from the worms which are trying to escape drowning
ReplyDeleteMarvelous magpies! And I like your comments on their behavior. Wishing you a great week. Thanks for hosting
ReplyDeleteI'm not that keen on the numerous magpies we see here as they have become a nuisance but you have captured them in more appealing behaviour.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what those droplets were..I thought that the Magpie was not the most desirable bird..Glad they were enjoying the sprinkler..Good pics Stewart..
ReplyDeleteNeat looking bird! I’m glad it caught a worm.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fascinating that what's common in one area, is unknown in another. I've never seen a magpie!
ReplyDeleteCudowne zdjęcia! To bardzo inteligentne ptaki i z radością lubię je obserwować (u nas nieco inaczej wyglądają). A młode są takie zabawne!
ReplyDeleteAnd I like magpies. I'm already used to the noise and their arguments. I noticed they were hunting hornets in my garden.
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