The Local Resident Magpie
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
The Local Resident Magpie
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Apparently I spooked the local resident - Magpie, Australian favour bird, as I was leaving the motel to go for one more walk in the evening to see what I can found round Greenwell Point, NSW, Australia.
Magpies are known to form powerful allegiances among themselves. In fact, Australia is thought to be a hotspot for cooperative behaviour in birds worldwide. They like to stick together with family and mates, in the good Australian way.
They can be a nightmare when they swoop, but if you become friends with them, and they know you , you probably be safe from their swooping attacks. They are really common and adorable bird !
When magpies have formed an attachment they will often show their trust, for example, by formally introducing their offspring. They may allow their chicks to play near people, not fly away when a resident human is approaching, and actually approach or roost near a human.
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March 9th, 2018
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Comments (15)
Marian Bell
Great shot, Miroslava! Interesting info, too; didn't know you could become friends with a swooping bird! :o) l/f
Alana Thrower
Beautiful in flight capture! Love magpies! I have hosted a family of them here for several years. They leave the fledglings in my yard while they hunt for food. So noisy and social! l/f/g+/t/p
William Tasker
Wonderful description I enjoyed reading and a lovely capture, Miroslava! Your beautiful and identified bird image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World, a nature photography group. L/F
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