Tag Archives: magpie

25th October 2013 – magpie

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Liz Terry

His tail spreads out in a black and white fan as he tries to balance against the wind. He struggles on the wire for one purpose: to attract his mate. His high-pitched cackles are whipped by the breeze and carried … Continue reading →

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15th April 2013 – nest

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Liz Terry

Twig by twig I’ve seen it appear, fat and pendulous in the bare branches of the tree. A magpie perches on its sturdy edge, looking proud and strong. His chicks will be safe here, all Spring long.

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22nd February 2013 – birds

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Liz Terry

The thrush perches on the gutter, a bright yellow beak pecking at something juicy. Huge and swooping, a magpie arrives, a gutter-burgling opportunist. The thrush has gone, the coast is clear, but nothing is left for this beautiful rogue to … Continue reading →

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