Lately, I've notice a pair of Magpies doing a lot of squawking over by Noah's pasture. The other day I looked up and saw a huge nest. Today when I looked out in the field, it was apparent that Mama and Papa Magpie were giving flying lessons to their brood.
These are some of the youngsters on the fence.
Mama squawks from the power line overhead.
Papa sits in the tree squawking flight commands until they all end up over on the branches. It was quite fun to watch! Just call me bird lady! I've sure had fun bird watching this spring!
Magpies! I just love their name!
ReplyDeleteYes, and they are quite a pretty bird, black and white with blue feathers, but they are scavengers. They will dive bomb the cats to get to the cat food dish. I've seen the robins chasing them. I know they will steal eggs and young from other nests.
ReplyDeleteMaylee, I keep watching for your blog???
ReplyDeleteI love watching all the different birds around here.
ReplyDeleteI would have to say that Magpies are my least favorite.
Have a great day!
I know lots of folks that consider them to be a nuisance, but I do think they are a pretty bird. I even threw my strawberry tops out to them! What can I say....I'm a bird lover!
ReplyDeletei know, i know...gosh, i dont even know where to begin with these things, it's just easier to keep up with everyone else's.....um, can i get away with that or do i really have to break down and create one of these things? :D!! I have a facebook account that i post TONS of pictures on...
ReplyDeleteYes Maylee, you must create a blog, it's easy to do! I have a bogus Facebook account because I was doing some spy work, but I found you! Hee hee! Hey check out my jewelsjunk blog and see the new jean skirts we are doing! They are kewel! Love, Auntie Jewel!
ReplyDeleteMaylee, I have updated my FB and it's really me now!
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