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Magpie
On the neighbours' fence, above their pansies, Summer 2026

Magpie

Pica pica

One of a mischief of magpies who live nearby. They squawk loudly at each other whenever we step outside, and are too shy for close contact: unlike the pigeons, they are nobody's fool.

Once we're safely out of sight, and still spying on them, they play about on the garden and inspect whatever we've changed, particularly if the change has left food behind.

Photographed working along the neighbours' fence, past their pansies.

Common name
Magpie
Section
Wildlife & habitats
Spot
Garden (the fence)
Soil
Whatever it finds
From
Wild visitors, 7 Oct 2026
Age
tbc
Next repot
Never
Edible
❌ No. One for sorrow, as well.
Garden-centre price
Paid in whatever isn't nailed down
Did you know?

Magpies are among the few animals that recognise themselves in a mirror.

Care & updates

  1. Observation

    Added to the catalogue. Photo from summer 2026.

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Mega Drive moment Chuckie Egg (BBC Micro)

A game about taking eggs. It would be good at it.

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