Magpie

Australian Magpie

Nature's Ribbons

The worst drought in over a hundred years (in Australia) is finally broken.  The rains have transformed the parched and burnt landscape

ribbons of purple

 

Species: 
Magpie
Stories about: 
walking tours
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Birds and Animals Celebrate at the Lilypot

 

minnie and cresty at the lilypot

The rains have broken the drought.  Crested pigeons and Noisy Miners share a drink at the lilypot while the other birds and animals enjoy the fresh grass, new shoots and a greeener summer.

The pictures tell a better story.

Species: 
Magpie
Pied Butcherbird
Noisy Miner
Currawong
Kookaburra
Crested Pigeon
Wallabies
Stories about: 
bird behaviour
observing birds
Birds and others
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Muriel's Friends

Reader Muriel sent us this story of her Maggie friends.  

Muriel's Maggie

This is Maggie Magpie sitting on the big plant pot being hand fed.

7 Oct 08

Species: 
Magpie
Stories about: 
human-bird friendships
bird behaviour
observing birds
Birds and others
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Lynell's Maggies - Part 2 - A New Generation

Reader Lynell sent us more news about her friends Mummy and Daddy Maggie:

To read about the earlier events (part 1) click here

16 March 08

Today I have some very sad news. My lovely Daddy Maggie died this morning & his wife Mummy Maggie is now being attacked by 6 other magpies who are trying to take over her territory.

Species: 
Magpie
Stories about: 
baby birds
human-bird friendships
bird behaviour
bird baths
observing birds
Birds and others
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Vicky's baby out of the nest.

Submitted by Ron on 2 December, 2008 - 15:26

My telescope is in our breakfast room pointed at Vicky's nest, and when I looked this morning, no baby to be seen! This called for a trip across the fields to visit the nest.

Species: 
Magpie
Stories about: 
baby birds
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