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I forgot to mention that there's even an opera about the magpie, La Gazza Ladra (The Thieving Magpie) by Rossini, with some beautiful music - of course I'm sure you know about that...
posted by
Nautikos
on November 29, 2010 at 3:43 PM
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I am glad that you enjoyed my Aussie bird. Actually theu were a pair but
one grabs a photo as they can. So perhaps two together are lucky forit was a lovely trip this year.
I suppose that they are related to the Raven I never thought of that before, but they are really fun and playful but beware whenthey are nesting. They will swoopand strike. I showed the grandchildren how to grab a stick and whirl it around your head and that keeps them away. So does feeding them ...they have a great memory and won't swoop on those that leave them dog/ cat food and a bit of bread.
posted by
Kabu
on November 29, 2010 at 2:09 PM
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I wonder how she and Mr. Graysome would have gotten along...
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on November 29, 2010 at 10:13 AM
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how amazing, this is one bird I have never seen, and this been very
educational for me. Just when I think I know it all...
posted by
Tzippy
on November 29, 2010 at 9:09 AM
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Is it lucky to see them in pairs
as per the old rhyme about magpies: one for sorrow, two for joy etc?
posted by
malcolm
on November 29, 2010 at 8:58 AM
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Brilliant story, Kabu, and a lovely photo, too. They look very similar to British magpies, but I don't know whether our variety are mimics - never managed to get close enough to find out.
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on November 29, 2010 at 6:39 AM
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Quite a bird Kabu, very protective of you.
posted by
shobana
on November 28, 2010 at 10:58 PM
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Kabuiepie-;)
Well I'm lucky I met ya after that magpie love.
posted by
WileyJohn
on November 28, 2010 at 9:40 PM
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Sweet!!!!!!
posted by
Shams-i-Heartsong
on November 28, 2010 at 8:53 PM
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I love magpies Grandmummy. Your Aussie magpies are especially beautiful to me, as are all your Aussie animals. I can't wait to put up the calander you sent for Margaret and me! It will proudly adorn my bedroom wall.
Did it ever come? Please email me and let me know? I love you.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on November 28, 2010 at 6:35 PM
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Kabu
The magpies in our area love to tease the neighbour's cat, Natasha, who is getting a little old and slow. They would swoop down on her, brushing their wings on her face, fly away, only to return a few seconds later to nip her on the tail.
posted by
dizzilizzi
on November 28, 2010 at 5:22 PM
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There's a magpie that lives in the Rocky Mountains -- I've seen him
when I was on camping trips -- they're so gorgeous with their black and white patterns. This one has two long tail feathers that trail behind when it flies. The tail feathers look like straws with a wide feather at the end of each, or miniature kites on strings. Exotic.
posted by
Pat_B
on November 28, 2010 at 2:26 PM
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Fascinating birds. I can remember one of my kids doing an article on them for a school project. Are there some in Winnipeg really??
posted by
adnohr
on November 28, 2010 at 2:12 PM
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Kabu..lol..sounds like quite the cute chaperone....:)
I can picture her in the car imitating the driver, "flipping the bird" at other naughty drivers..
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posted by
Rumor
on November 28, 2010 at 12:40 PM
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Kabu
Fabulous! I love this! Of course, magpies are related to crows and ravens...Too bad we don't have any in this part of the country, at least I've never seen them here, although I've observed them in Winnipeg...
posted by
Nautikos
on November 28, 2010 at 12:23 PM
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Kabuski ~ awww love that bird and the history you share, always
(
truth be told that's a nickname of mine, "magpie" ~ don't have a clue why...
) LOL --- but at any rate, I was thinking of Mr Graysome and this ---
--- wondering if a Magpie could overcome Mr. Graysome's territory ~
~ xoxoxo
C Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on November 28, 2010 at 10:12 AM
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