The Australian Magpie is one of the most common bird found in Australia. They have a unique song that reminds me a lot of the flute. It is always pleasurable to be woken up in the morning by the song of the Magpie.

I regard the Magpie as one of the more intelligent bird in Australia. It can come very close a humans especially when there is food to be had. However, they can read human beings very well and react quickly if they sense that the human they are dealing with has ill intentions. During the Australian spring they have been known to swoop at people, especially cyclist who ride at great speed, and other animals to protect they nest and young.

This particular Magpie was photograph at the oval at Royal Park Trin Warren Tam-boore on 30 September 2024. It has obviously been tagged for a study.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO1000