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[den]

This magpie came to me as an orphan. I raised him by hand and released him several weeks ago. He still hangs around looking for handouts.


Four peewees inna cage.


Another sun halo

Comments

[dewhitton.livejournal.com]

Our magpies attack during nesting season, but they have really good memories. If you're good to them when they nest in your yard, they see you as part of their territory and don't attack ie they own you.

On the other hand, if someone in, say, a white shirt attacks them, they remember that and everyone in white shirts is seen as a threat. This is why kids in school uniforms are always attacked.

[walkertxkitty.livejournal.com]

I don't know what this guy's deal is. He's alone, as far as I can tell, and just plain ornery. No pattern to the attacks; he'll go after Simtra too. There's no specific place for them either; he starts as soon as I come out the door and very often will chase the truck if I leave, throwing things at it.