Two magpies flew in front of me as I ran on the streets this afternoon, providing a much-needed boost as my energy lagged. I called out to them, “Hello, magpies! I receive the gift of your beauty!”
Of course, I didn’t have a camera with me so here are two that visited my backyard almost exactly one year ago. The bird on the fence had just finished bathing and my photo session shows a continuous stream of magpies performing their ablutions.
December 19, 2021
I feel incredibly fortunate to see magpies on a daily basis. They’re stunning birds that never fail to bring a smile.
Tracy Abell 
Love them!
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Of course you do because you are an awesome bird lover!
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Thank you for sharing. My friend’s pet name was Magpie and she died in 2020. Magpies always make me feel less alone, and they make me think of her. Thank you. It is good to remember.
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Hello, Helen. I’m glad you found this post and I appreciate you taking the time to share this with me. I wish you nothing but good memories of your Magpie.
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I know that sometimes they can be a nuisance, but I still love Magpies for their quirky personalities. These pictures would work as “Nature at Rest” December’s photo submission. I’m particularly fond of the one at the bird bath. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
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I know they have a reputation as nuisances, but I honestly never see them that way. They always lift my spirits.
And guess what? Your comment came at the right time and I found my Nature At Rest photo in a folder I had open for another reason. Just sent it to you. 🙂
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Great! Thank you!
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I’m very pleased to see lots of Magpie love! Beautiful birds!
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High-five on the Magpie love!
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Absolutely
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