I met someone new (much older than my first sighting of a baby normally would be, but magpies have been pretty scarce since my friend died and I wonder if that's affected things ;_; )
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I met my tiny friend again this morning. I nearly didn't spot them because I was focused on their mum taking food up to a nest - seems like there are two babies!
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Saw them again this morning. From the back with their feathers buffed out, I thought for a moment they were an adult and got a bit closer than I would have if I'd have known it was the little one. They seemed a little nervous, but didn't fly away when I backed off.
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Hung out with my little friend this morning, who seemed comfortable enough with me being nearby to have a little nap. I thought I saw their younger sibling emerge from the lest, but reviewing photos, it was just a branch. Adults have been conspicuously absent. I haven't seen a male in the park in nearly two weeks, and only this female since, who herself isn't super present (though if she's a single parent, I'd expect her to be away foraging a lot)
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Baby 2 has made n appearance! Much younger than their older sibling.
Saw more adults around this morning (and a male that was visiting the nest last night - not pictured), one of whom was carrying nesting materials up to a new nest in the same tree
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@Cheeseness really appreciate all the magpie content! My late grandfather loved his magpies, would call out to them every morning. They’re everywhere where I live now, but it’s always a delight to see them here on mastodon! Thank you!
Hello small friend
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