Rescued magpie plays with dog

[@peternt2008]

Magpies are very smart and probably the easiest bird to tame. My mum used to feed them all the time with raw mince meat, they loved it. But when it got light early in the morning and my mum didnt go outside and feed them, the magpies would go around to all the windows on the house tapping on them until they woke someone up to feed them.

[@dannycostello3048]

This guy is a great Australian and I hope everybody goes and gets their tires from him. He deserves lots of success

[@PowellStephen]

I can confirm he is a nice guy!

[@059echo]

Its really sweet of Tony to let the lil bird in his work place. Magpies remember the kindness people show them and they would ... If they could... Return the favour

[@PowellStephen]

Magpies at our house return the favor every day with their beautiful songs! The adult's songs are glorious!

[@mjremy2605]

Adorable! What a precious thing to witness. Thank you to the man who rescued Magpie, and the lovely way he treats both his animals. There is a huge amount of trust in both animals, and that is a key indicator of their human companion's kindness. Thanks for the video!

[@PrincessGold1]

Magpie babies are so funny. Love them.

[@PowellStephen]

We have had a few that have come to visit with mum and dad from an early age. The get very cheeky!

[@titiatoy]

What a cute baby Magpie.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

A lot of commenter don't know that this is a juvenile bird and it's why it makes a lot of noise especially when fed. In the wild the clutch has 4-5 eggs and they have to be noisy so the parent birds keep feeding them all day long. The adult bird has a richer variation of chirps and would not be noisy like the young. They are very intelligent birds. There was a a pair raising chicks near my window and they attacked anything that is a threat for their chicks including big crows. They even land right next to crows and wait for the crow to take off as they're faster and more agile in the air they can easily pluck tail's on the crow's tail while flying. I swear they knew i was no harm to their young and would treat me peacefully even with curious and intelligent looks. When I saw how hard the parents work to feed the young returning to the nest every min or two with food the whole day, I developped respect for them. A month or more later i saw the youngs flying around and acting like children very sweet and cute, and still getting fed by the adults . They look bigger than the adult because their feathers are still fluffy. The adult look more streamlined. This video reminded me of them.

[@dudemanismadcool]

That was great to read. There is noway those birds would have laid those eggs there if they hadn't the same respect you had for them. I get a lot of the same crows/magpies (afaik) that seem to just love chilling out on my fence as I work around the garden. Birds appreciate chill good vibes.

[@PowellStephen]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked it!

[@ledsalesoz]

Maggies have guts, that's for sure, we have heaps here and they attack the hawks, goshawks and even the eagles to keep them away, which is great for us, because it keeps them away from our pets too. Is amazing to see a dozen magpies all work together to chase off a full sized eagle...

[@johnknoefler]

Thanks for the insight. Yes, it did look juvenile. Noisy as hell always begging for food. What do they eat?

[@PolarticaStorm]

Juvenile male about 4 months old I estimate. I have many who come to my house. Lol, one of my sons says. Dad you will be get a bad review off them They like prompt service. Check out the Magpie Whisperer on KZbin. Very informative and many great videos.

[@Pro1er]

"You can tell a lot about a guy by the way he treats animals!" I'm serious, I was thinking the exact same thing when I was watching this. Tony's a good guy in my book. For those who don't know, birds are some of the most affectionate pets you can have.

[@grantm6514]

And the fact that doggo has a complete tail and complete ears, and has not been mutilated to make it look more aggressive. (That may be the law in Oz, I suspect it is.)

[@ShikiraPressley]

Oh my oh my!!! so gorgeous a baby Magpie*****how wonderful you people are for giving it food and all the love it needs to be even more magnificient ******* clearly fell from a nest and found a new home with you? ******xxxxxx you are amazing and total love and respect all the ways***************

[@PowellStephen]

Thank you for your comment. I created the video after filming my visit. I was later told by Tony that the magpie fledged successfully and joined the local flock.

[@brandtmccall5184]

Wow, I love this sweet, happy, talkative little bird. She or he would be nice company as s/he is so happy. Birds live in flocks in their natural habitats, thus they get lonely easy, thus including this little magpie in all of the family activities, or just hanging out in the same room with her/him is really good for them as they need the attention and companionship.

[@TomCatFromMA]

Listen. What makes you think he's so happy?? Just because his call sounds happy to you? The bird is hungry "all the time" like it says in the video. It is asking to be fed most of the time. See the downy feathers? It is a fledgling and cannot forage for food yet. Don't anthropomorphize.

[@JynessaSwann]

suckittomcat good God calm down

[@mehitabel1290]

But this stuff matters. Would you be saying that if it were a human baby?

[@MCshadr217]

People say Magpies are bad, this isn't true. They're apart of the same genus as the Crow and Raven. Essentially, they're extremely smart. And they do have memories of who treated them right, and who treated them badly. They're awesome birds.

[@verylwoody]

this bird is not related to corvids.

[@nodice8739]

I love you for helping mate

[@PowellStephen]

All credit goes to Tony! He was caring for the magpie in his shop!

[@triggerfish6619]

Really cool. Nappies can talk I think. Very smart and friendly birds. I like him. Thank you. Made me happy

[@PowellStephen]

Magpie had me when he met me at the door. I knew Magpie needed to be shared with the world. I smiled the entire time!

[@lindakemptorgeson2868]

My heart is full and I'm all warmed up inside. God commanded us to do many things and one of the greatest was to care for all of the creatures on the earth . I truly am thankful for those responsibilities. My mother used to get a big smile about all of the critters that I would bring home. I loved them all. I even had a pet crow at the same time that my best friend did.(from diff. places) Smile & much love to all.

[@PowellStephen]

Thank you for your comment I posted the video to share the encounter with the world. Wildlife inspired a good part of my life. Artist, photographer, and Africa tour guide. www.stephenpowell.com.au

[@BrandonHanson]

Just like traveling over to Australia. This brings out so much h happiness. A true individual with a heart of gold. Thanks for uploading this and look forward to flying back soon from the United States Of America. 🇦🇺💙

[@PowellStephen]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it!

[@BeeJayEm1972]

The only pet I would love to have is a magpie. They are incredibly intelligent and endlessly entertaining.

[@darkknight1340]

Wow,what a privilege to have him/her trust them all like that.

[@FatalError501]

Thats so awesome , i love watching people treating animals nicely.Thanks for the upload.

[@mattcullen6109]

Me too mate

[@PowellStephen]

I agree with DrHydroman it is nice to watch even if a lot of people do it!

[@izabellbeth5589]

Ill never ever forget the noise of a baby magpie in the morning

[@ladyrotha5420]

What a handful! God bless the kind heart that cared for a helpless bird.

[@profile1251]

What special little creatures they are, and the magpie too

[@StrangeMachines1]

Very beautiful. Its nice to be loved by such intelligent creatures. Both rottie and magpie

[@PowellStephen]

I had no idea how my interaction with the magpie was going to go, I just kept filming! I was pleased with the outcome, enjoyed the experience and uplifted by the kindness being shown. In the end the story and the content has mad it popular despite my rookie video skills.

[@TheStuport]

Wonderful Story Stephen Powell....tony is an awesome dude AND Magpie has him just where Magpie wants tony to be...LOL...The Dog is so sweet too...great disposition ! Cheers Everyone

[@MasterMayhem78]

It's just a baby. Already bonding with other species. Magpies are amazingly social, playful animals.

[@davidmarkersnr.1888]

Not surprised the Rottie was so gentle with it, mine scares all others human and canine with his apperance, but is as gentle as anything. He even kept his temper when attacked by a female Dobie .

[@williamresham703]

Thank you both for a fun video. And for being nice to animals.

[@julianbristow4793]

Such a beautiful bird. Magpies are special indeed!

[@PowellStephen]

We have two families of magpies visiting daily. Always give us a song!

[@teresacasperferm8773]

This is wonderful I love it. These guys are so intelligent abd look you straight in tge eyes- never looking away👍👍

[@scrane5500]

Birds are amazing--just another reason for me to not eat eggs (as I have a family history of Cancer the choline in eggs is the other). Charming video--Thank you

[@bradleymcewen4654]

Magpies are the best, i have a cat that tried to get a big one that was sitting on the roof, he snuck up on it for a good 2 minutes then last second the magpie turns around and charges him hahaha

[@NotaVampyre111]

I'm glad he grew up and found a mate. Great story..

[@jlcurutchet1730]

beautiful birds , yes they are dynosaurs evoleved

[@KD-vb9hh]

Wow I wonder what happened to her mom and dad...most babies with no parents would die, but how lucky this youngster was that her temerity/intelligence and those people's kindness/patience coincided! I have a cat like that, a street cat that we rescued and once she figured out we weren't going to hurt her she never shut up in her quest for treats. My husband calls her a "troublemaker," I say, "she knows how to get what she wants...you give in to her every time!"

[@michaellivesey4354]

Mine got told to leave by there parents last month , to make way to new babies coming in spring..

[@konekokat3897]

SO SO SO CUTE !!!!!!! LOVELY !!! PLEASDE TAKE CARE WELL OF THE LITTLE BIRD !!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU !!!!

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Love Love the little guy. But, I think he's a little hustler. Free food and a dog to harass. Life is good. Enjoyed the video

[@toytoy515]

Bravo Monsieur , c'est très beau , merci.

[@aliceingraham7637]

Wonderful. Auto shops in US have pets cats and dogs. In Australia they get resident dinosaurs!

[@SuperBking1340]

beautiful creature.

[@flatplant]

Birds are underrated af, they're essentially small dinosaurs.

[@ChilapaOfTheAmazons]

Compare a T-rex and a magpie. I wouldn't say that the magpie is underrated, it's simply nowhere as impressive as a real dinosaur.

[@lan6947]

They're more intelligent though. Eurasian Magpies are almost as intelligent as humans - and more intelligent than dolphins.

[@szymusiek1980]

+Chilapa - compare a cassowary to T-rex and then you will find the similarities. Cassowary is as dangerous to human as a T-rex would be.

[@PowellStephen]

Cassowaries are a large bird and can be dangerous if cornered or threatened as with any wild creature. Some are regular and welcome visitors to some peoples gardens. Welcoming a T-rex, I think not!

[@Sai-sm2nz]

dinosaurs never existed

[@MentalRaptors]

This little buddy sure is talkative! Seems like it just fled the nest, its beak has a lighter shade on the insides. Probably hasn't learned to be cautious of humans (and dogs) yet.

[@estherbaettig]

Animals make people better humans, reminds them they have a heart.

[@AetherIdol]

I love Tony the tyre man so much! Thank you for filming this lovely story. 🐦

[@dredrotten]

Its good that he is feeding the maggie the right stuff so that it doesnt get rickets from low calcium. Anyone thinking of raising a baby magpie, etc... make sure you get calcium supplement from the vets.

[@davidandrew6347]

You don't have to get it from a vet but true its very important.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

that bird is very special

[@andypaterson1639]

Nice to see two different animals getting on well.

[@sammartin6777]

HES a real. Special Magpie!❤

[@sammartin6777]

How adorable..he liked his mealworms

[@PowellStephen]

Spending his - her time eating squawking and sleeping! Just like most bubs!

[@drubber007]

What a guy! And dog!

[@gabriellagdlh3126]

ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!

[@KidsWithGuns1992]

Good on you fellas, I live just down the road from you. Good to see you're showing respect to local wildlife.

[@drServitis]

Make sure you go to him for all your tyre needs then!

[@ellenj8896]

Adorable bird, and yes, any guy that is kind to animals is a good guy. :)

[@martyfowler3072]

magpies are quite vocal. they always have something to say lol

[@kamikazitsunami]

That magpie is brilliant.

[@PowellStephen]

Magpies take time out to play! We have 8 resident magies that serenade us with their glorious songs!

[@bji2664]

Tony is awesome 👏

[@EKSBEntertainment]

I have 3 Magpies who cannot go back to the wild. They're so sweet and when I am depressed or in pain they come and snuggle with me :) ( 1 has 1 eye and 1 leg ) ( 1 has 1 full wing and one half and one leg ) ( One has 1 eye and 1 full wing and 1 half wing) If you feed magpies but not feed them to much they tend to not swoop humans who give food and they let the other magpies know. Been with me 10 years there so well trained they have a poop bucket and sleep with me on my bed and sit on me watching movies. ( Hehe some mornings there on there backs with wings out and like Bloop.

[@PowellStephen]

Beautiful story. Lovely to have such a close relationship with wild creatures. Magpies can be very friendly. Our second-generation magpie visitor is particularly friendly.

[@jafrost1328]

gorgeous rottie, rad bird.

[@PowellStephen]

The adults sing like angels!

[@ladaptr2531]

Thats one talkative bird

[@RedPanda74]

My parents rescue native birds and once took in a baby magpie. They named her menace and she loved to sit on my hand and steal my coffee!

[@factstrumpfeelings8077]

Made me smile , thanks....

[@PlayMoGame]

Legend says the phone continued to ring for 15 years... because magpies can't answer phones.

[@mamanmatty]

PlayMoGame come on, that "Legend " thing is done to death now

[@alexkg1]

Worse secretary EVER

[@jamesdavis5096]

That is sooooo adorable

[@Seamonkies321]

That's one happy bird.

[@Jay_Sullivan]

Someone needs to dub over the magpie. "Someone answer the phone! ... Finally! ... Are you serious?! What? Are you too good to answer the phone?"

[@stephenparkes5932]

Wonderful

[@pritch1961]

Delightful story!!!

[@tommoclement]

I am in LOVE with Maggie

[@PowellStephen]

Hi Jo, We have two families of magpies that share our garden. Great to have around. Their songs s tart our day.

[@gabriellegrosja1805]

Love this guy.

[@JulioRad954]

Thats one spolied sweet dinosaur!

[@smithdoe2147]

Thank you for sharing that. It was adorable.

[@PowellStephen]

Thank you!

[@TexterEX]

Adorable

[@LW-qe8nk]

I love this. They suppose to live 27 years.

[@PowellStephen]

My appoligies, in my previousa reply I thought you were refering to another post. Magpies do live a long time. We have two families that vhave been visiting our house for many years.

[@LW-qe8nk]

Stephen Powell oh fantastic. I have one family that visit every night. That I feed them. I feed them mince with a high mix of wombaroo rearing but I’m just woundering if there is something better like boiled eggs. What do you do. This family usually come inside to.

[@PowellStephen]

​@@LW-qe8nk I don't feed them mince. It can stick in their beaks and cause beak rot. We occasionally feed them pet food that comes as a plastic-wrapped 'sausage'. it is firm and can be sliced into worm sized bits. I assume because it is a pet food it has a range of nutrients. Our approach is a little infrequently.

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

you are a wonderful, kind hearted man, that brings tears, as I love birds, they are so gorgeous and smart and interact with us so well, mostly- we have a rainbow lorikeet but also many resident maggies, ravens, minors, crested cockatoos, wattle birds, starlings etc...actually we're in glen Waverley, not far from you

[@carlcat]

FYI, Heckle and Jeckle were Magpies. Here in California we have yellow billed Magpies that are quite animated and beautiful. Their habitat is just California. I see them a lot in the parking lot just outside the eating area of Whole Foods where they can take advantage of a left over pizza crust.

[@ChaoticAwesomeGod]

Having a Bird as a pet is just one step below having an actual dinosaur as one. Completely awesome if you think about it.

[@maryrichardson6029]

Great Video. Thank you.

[@madhubantimukherjee8138]

Wow nice

[@PowellStephen]

Thanks Madhubanti! It was a pleasure to see!

[@nicolasgiant3993]

jajajajaja ahh esta atendido como un principe y tiene mas hambre que cierra de carpintero jejeje

[@PowellStephen]

I'm thankful for Google translate as I don't speak Spanish. Treated like royalty!

[@nicolasgiant3993]

@@PowellStephen jajajajaja ahh is served as a prince and has more hunger than close carpenter hehehe

[@feyoudisaacs9853]

LOL!!! Demanding fellow isn't he

[@DolceVita]

cor blimey what a racket!!

[@dephan7601]

You are the one I have get a goods lession, in my feelings .thanks very much (sir) I wish you $ your family have a good Christmas &happy Newyear...

[@theonlywayproductions9978]

Aww what an awesome bird. I love his lil squeaks lol

[@eschwarz1003]

awe, a ruckus of a little Maggie youngster; how sweet. May karma flourish your business; or at least you can live fuller as a kind caring person.

[@PowellStephen]

All credit goes to Tony. I just captured the images and video!

[@zyzzyvacation]

The guy's home sounds like a Formula One pit-stop😜

[@Widdekuu91]

I remember having a kazoo as a kid that sounded just like that.

[@haydentenno9821]

Perfect name for this magpie. Kazoo

[@lishr4536]

Very heartwarming video... Please consider treating farm animals well as well by refusing to pay for their slaughter.

[@Gambit771]

Nah. Like the bird in the video I get hungry. I will however not support halal, kosher or buy American meat.

[@Gun5hip]

What a sweet birdie 😄

[@shiva72945]

Wings not clipped. Bravo!

[@PowellStephen]

The bird had been rescued and bonded to the carer. They become very attached but once it was old enough it returned to the wild.

[@waynejohnson4133]

they are indeed beautiful birds i have a family of them at my place

[@PowellStephen]

I have 6 singing over our deck as I reply! Glorious!

[@diggothy]

I used to have a pet baby magpie. He was loud when he wanted food tho. He also has the ability to shoot his crap halfway across the room.

[@MischievousMoth]

Lmao nice skill he has

[@Tambo74]

That takes a lot of dedication, and lot's and lot's of patience /tolerance

[@jimellis594]

What a nice man awesome

[@thomasenigmatic4210]

That is so adorable but I think I may need a pair of earplugs.😊

[@nofear1237]

Thomas, Empath - totally agree! Lol

[@v1c-was-her3]

"Sometime after this video magpie found a girlfriend and returned to the wild." Holy shit this magpie could accomplish more than anyone in such a small amount of time.

[@MegaNinjaWarior]

Magpies are funny and beautiful birds when I feed my cat I put food on the roof and the magies of the neighborhood always come to "share" his lunch. (stealing his food lol)

[@NoName.._.]

so cute

[@rfsydney9768]

Superb! Onya Tony. My fiancee and I love our maggies...great video thanks.

[@PowellStephen]

Thank you!

[@norbertsiewert3917]

Are magpies as mischievous as the cartoon characters Heckle and Jeckle?

[@PowellStephen]

See kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpq4gGR4h5WKe80

[@ZZZZXXXXXZZZZ]

Oh I wouldn't have been able to handle all the noise! Lol

[@sunsdomain]

"Feed Me Feed Me Feed Me"

[@wudruffwildcard252]

And soooooo loud!!!

[@arkhamkillzone]

Good on ya Tony!!

[@amyd58]

Awww, a burly looking man who has a soft spot for animals! Love it :)