Magpie Fact 1:
Magpie Fact 2:
Australian magpies differ to those in other parts of the world. The magpie feeds mostly on the ground and congregates in territorial groups. They skirmish and play quite noisily. Their habitat is almost anywhere there are trees and open areas of bare, soft ground or grass; orchards, parkland, playing fields, golf courses, suburban areas and gardens.
I know I have posted here before about Magpies but I couldn't resist writing about them again.
You never know when they will swoop on you from behind !!
Scarey aren't they?
They do have a lovely characteristic call... called a carol
(click here to hear it.)
and a group of magpies singing together is called a Madrigal of Magpies.
(click here to hear them)
Lovely isn't it?
So we put up with the swooping
and take another route when we walk
'cos it only lasts for a little while
and the rest of the time they just sing to us.
Most Aussies love them.
Cheers.
