Feeding the locals, there's quiet a few more this time...crikey!
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@andrewstrongman3057 жыл бұрын
Magpies are feared because they swoop at people during breeding season. However, if magpies are fed by humans they do not see us as a threat and do not attack. They are closely related to ravens and crows and are very intelligent. They also have a uniquely beautiful voice.
@michscott3803 жыл бұрын
Same not a threat to me nesting or non nesting
@michscott3803 жыл бұрын
Oh wow I was wondering if they related to crows and ravens they very intelligent
@crowwhisperer3 жыл бұрын
I was very surprised, when I first heard from an ornithology professor, that the australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) is not a Corvid and therefore not a close relative of crows, ravens and the european magpie (pica pica).... but they are all songbirds. The australian magpie has this misleading name, because of the similar look with the european magpie....
@michscott3803 жыл бұрын
They look like ravens but not related still very intelligent
@andrewstrongman3053 жыл бұрын
*I know magpies aren't corvids, but their family is artamidae (although both are members of a broad corvid lineage).
@RyanCook06087 жыл бұрын
good luck keeping that washing clean - LOL
@mogye14483 жыл бұрын
just thought the same wathcing the video :D
@xpxp28392 жыл бұрын
thats my concern as well
@MrWheelright7 жыл бұрын
I got some friendly ,Maggies too, I feed them and they shit all over my car.we are friends still,such is life/
@surfinmuso375 жыл бұрын
same-my car is known as the birdshitmobile. If i leave my door opened they are in the house havin' a snoop! luv em.
@Legaleze8 жыл бұрын
They really are such clowns. Luv'em
@Tapecutter597 жыл бұрын
I've been feeding maggie's for 40 yrs in various locations around victoria, I've never seen so many in one place. They normally live in extended families consisting of 4-8 individuals. The families are territorial and will assert their dominance over any food/water sources in their territory. There must be 4-5 families in the vid all sharing the same space!
@andrewstrongman3057 жыл бұрын
My mum has about 13 maggies who live nearby in one group.
@RenegadeOfLight5 жыл бұрын
I found in South Australia they have white backs and hang out in gangs by the numbers
@mickcarson85043 жыл бұрын
White backs? They're all males.
@longflare3 жыл бұрын
Young males collect together in large groups dependant on resources. It seems they are a pool of mates for families that lose a paternal bird. I had 28 or so hanging around while I lived in an industrial area. Many of the locals fed them, so resources were plenty.
@DanDownunda88882 жыл бұрын
@@mickcarson8504 Pretty sure these are Northern Magpies, a different sub-species to the Southern ones. :)
@dannisan77 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I've never seen so many magpies in one place. This is an incredible sight to behold. This magpie whisperer needs a gold medal for magpie bravery.
@marybrantley21607 жыл бұрын
Fantastic,thanks for caring for these unique,intelligent birds.
@mjjacobsen75293 жыл бұрын
You will have no bugs in your lawn or 🪴 garden with all those beautiful Magpies 🥰you are so lucky to have their company
@juliojjesgmailcom3 жыл бұрын
Anybody noticed Magpie table good manners etiquette by not eating over the plate, taking their food to be eaten away, therefore leaving open space access for other birds to get food...
@stoinge Жыл бұрын
everybird took one then left the plate, without a mad scramble for food
@Rachel-ft2bi Жыл бұрын
Because they dont like to share their food. Eating away from others ensures another cant snatch their food.
@anneliendekramer92433 жыл бұрын
Sometimes my garden is filled with magpies and crows..i love them. My neighbours hate me.
@AnneMB9553 жыл бұрын
I’m making headway with Scruffy, one of my magpie visitors. Today he stayed on the outside table, while I refilled the food bowl, rather than retreating further. I am impressed with your vid.
@retrogameslover20232 жыл бұрын
Goodness man, your backyard is a magpie sanctuary!!
@tumbling_twins42697 жыл бұрын
it started and i was like oh cute theres some on his porch and then he panned to his lawn and i was like HOLY SHIT WHERE DID THESE COME FROM
@micheldawes13 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha, like a fucking Alfred Hitchcock movie! (I adore ‘em also though!!!!) 🤣🤣👍👍
@MrDaiseymay6 жыл бұрын
Not surprised your Cars covered up
@adamakaru26832 жыл бұрын
So, many of them no wonder you got to cover your car; I love the birds they are magic.
@neilhamill3183 жыл бұрын
That Was pretty civilized. I thought there would be a lot more squabbling and the sounds magpies make when their pissed. It was there a few time's but it's nothing with the number of birds there.
@mickcarson85047 жыл бұрын
Beautiful birds.
@hedgewitch596 жыл бұрын
I'm adopting a magpie family in August. I'm really looking forward to being home again with my permanent maggie family.
@georgetempest96277 жыл бұрын
OMG - it's like from a Hitchcock movie :oDDD
@camillefulton77095 жыл бұрын
HOW ON EARTH DO YOU HAVE SO MANY MAGPIES, MAYBE TWO AT A TIME ARRIVE AT MY PLACE, I FEED THEM AND HAVE BIRDBATH, BUT I'D BE IN HEAVEN WITH THOSE. CAMILLE VIC. AUSTRALIA
@inessacheshire27663 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, love it😄😄😄🥰
@IIIIKARENIIII8 жыл бұрын
Great video! I luv maggies too. They're so clever and funny. I'm hoping that one day more will see past their seasonal attacking mode that the media so loves to promote.
@biglawso8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karen. When I was still in school, we raised a baby magpie affectionately named Petrie after the kids movie land before time. Was pretty cool to have a pet Maggie for a while, later released at a reserve sonewhere I believe.
@biglawso8 жыл бұрын
Yeah they do get a bad rap, I feel quite deserving sometimes when they burry their claws in the back off my head haha. But still a funny and cheeky bird. We never got swooped though living in this place :-) They did get looked after though haha.
@noodles1695 жыл бұрын
Haha OMG. You're like the magpie leader 😂👍
@SonicTheCoolKid2 ай бұрын
I remember I feed the magpies at my parents place, it was such a wonderful experience!
@Sigridovskij7 жыл бұрын
All the magpie babies have come to visit in the garden - so cute! But they are huge; much bigger than in Europe - more like our crows, and they look different too. You could plant some nut trees for them, or give them some nuts that you just crack a little shell off from one side and snuflower seeds, if they are in an area where they eat people's white bread cause that is not healthy for birds. Then when you get a chance, you can tickle them under the feathers in the neck. This they will like. Not on the chest or on the back, that scares them and is not comfortable at all.
@Fitzroyfallz7 жыл бұрын
Sisi The Australian ones are carnivores! I don't think they would like seeds and nuts very much.
@lisayuan6 жыл бұрын
fkng awesome :) usually magpie flocks don't exceed 20..
@glenmacdonald34772 жыл бұрын
Flocking Awesome?
@Ploopyoopy7 жыл бұрын
FUCK THATS A LOT OF MAGPIES 😲
@andreacalkins5189Ай бұрын
Smart birds, they're members of the crow family.
@ins0mnia6568 жыл бұрын
Aussie Magpies that are not part of the corvid family, yet these are amazing
@brokko_le32 жыл бұрын
Australian magpies make really fun noises. It's almost like an alien language.
@ppluis4643 Жыл бұрын
From January this year I started to see magpies in my location, never did before. Only a raven though. They are close to home now. I can hear them at trees and even flying from time to time. But I keep feeling they still are unconfident. I wished to see corvids when I realized the sacred creatures they are, not only because of their intelligence. They are far more than that. How they stare at you means they have listened to you, and acknowledged you. I'm really happy for you man. Keep that blessing all your life.
@lilacDaisy1113 жыл бұрын
If there's ever a remake of "The Birds", I think you'll be getting a call.
@meervi772 жыл бұрын
she is beautiful this whisperer to magpies she wore blue today
@MrCervuselaphus2 жыл бұрын
I have never seen so many Maggies in one place. What a great report well done.
@jalalazarnivand9332 жыл бұрын
they are so cute
@reverseuniverse25592 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile in the background is a Currawong and crow asking to save some 😆
@peterjongsma27793 жыл бұрын
Strewth. You guys will never get dive bombed . The MagpieTribe says Thank You.
@COLINJELY3 жыл бұрын
How did you get them to come to your yard in the first place? See very few in my area. Years ago worked at a place that had a table and sears outside. If we were out there eating our lunch and weren't quick enough sharing, the Magpies would just stick their beak in your sandwich and help themselves 🙂
@nathj48182 жыл бұрын
It's all word of beak
@nv72878 жыл бұрын
heheeh pulled the socks off the washing line :P
@rideronthewhitehorse20127 жыл бұрын
I love how they each take one treat and then run away and eat it haha ...magpies are cool... we do not see them in new jersey.. great video
@yuk-erkmckirk92776 жыл бұрын
Jaime Banse no you will not see them in north america at all as they are only native to australia and were introduced to new zealand in the 1800's as crop pest management. Can't live without my magpie peckerheads they're part of the family now ,going on 10yrs old ma and pa maggie bring the new kids down to meet us every nesting season.
@jorvanne20033 жыл бұрын
Maggie everywhere 🤩
@dredrotten7 жыл бұрын
If you are going to feed Magpies, make sure you mix some calcium supplement (from the vets) with the meat so the babies don't get rickets. If the Magpies feed their babies straight meat they don't get the calcium and other nutrients as they would if they were fed beetles and grasshoppers, etc... in their natural diet.
@biglawso7 жыл бұрын
Red Rooster stopped feeding them. Clothes line didn't stand a chance
@laela12475 жыл бұрын
💙. Wish they were at my place
@Jellybeantiger7 жыл бұрын
I can hear a few Pied Currawongs in the background,so cute.
@Jellybeantiger2 жыл бұрын
@Alfred Weber As long as they eat those other cannibal birds the Indian Miners who eat up our native birds.
@johnmgovern7111 Жыл бұрын
We have fed our locals Quick oat for many years. The love quick and rolled oats.
@ratroddiesels19817 жыл бұрын
very special .
@courag15 жыл бұрын
Dying to know what was on the plate the the Magpies went so nuts over. Seems to have the same effect as catnip on cats.
@biglawso2 жыл бұрын
Was left over roast pork that was getting on a bit and was going to be thrown out so thought no use wasting it, gave the birds a treat.
@mitchmiller23823 жыл бұрын
Holy cow. Magpie Fest!
@luminair114 жыл бұрын
Wow never seen so many magpies in one place before!
@servicarrider7 жыл бұрын
I have never seen so many of these little rascals gathered in one place at the same time.
@kathieawoyomi663 жыл бұрын
Beautiful god is with u for sure
@PsYcoPink7 жыл бұрын
amazing loooool tink u may need more food 🍲 teehee my mags in uk loooove cheese, thy got mags 4 it lol
@colinashby37758 жыл бұрын
i just love magpies but we dont get them in africa.havent seen any yet. is that a dung beetle under cover in the corner there, we get those a plenty near the desert area.
@biglawso8 жыл бұрын
Yeah, had some left over roast pork that had been in the fridge a little while, needed to get rid of it. And yeah certainly was a dung beetle haha, finally got rid of that after finally it letting me fix it enough to sell it, tried selling it about 3 times, everytime something broke on it not long after advertising, again that I had to fix before putting it up for sale again. Anyway was a good dat seeing it go finally.
@XMIR10C5 жыл бұрын
in your cdontry thay arew called magpies as well en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magpie_shrike
@KnittingPasta3 жыл бұрын
Wow. They're not all trying to hog it all for themselves.
@ninapearman6 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, that's a lot of magpies...
@avrorastepa33212 жыл бұрын
Amazing♥️♥️♥️
@drariannamedici6 жыл бұрын
Love them all what are you feeding these beautiful Maggie's?
@monicap50712 жыл бұрын
Was wondering the same thing
@drariannamedici2 жыл бұрын
@@monicap5071 I feed mine mince and vegetables and fruits and they like to sun bath 🤣
@christinabellamy52452 жыл бұрын
@@drariannamedici they are insectivores - they need insects for calcium - mince is not enough
@drariannamedici2 жыл бұрын
@@christinabellamy5245 thank you. All my birds are free and have alot of playing area including that they eat anything else in all their paddocks their little hearts desire. 💕
@cyrilchapman51142 жыл бұрын
I used to have a mob like this... I fed them froot loops one day to see if they would sh&t rainbows all over the neighbourhood
@marisamendiola62695 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!!
@Ryan-tv1cl7 жыл бұрын
didn't think they congregated in such large flocks? down south here they seem to be in flocks of 4 or 5 and are extremely territorial. cool video though, love it!
@alexfox36367 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! I feed a family of 5 unfortunately 1 died though amazing video though!!! That is a lot of magpies!!
@lockskelington3143 жыл бұрын
Camera Person: Behold My Army!!!
@0909GC4 жыл бұрын
So strange, the magpies in my european country acts often differently and sounds very different, the size and feathers are different too. But the oparts that are similiar=spot in, lol.
@joanspiller27917 жыл бұрын
Would never see this in NZ always fascinates me your gaggle! Here it is 2 to a "locale"and anyone else is swiftly disposed of ..
@cassiekay86333 жыл бұрын
Its a cultural thing apparently....some areas in Australia have flocks of 50 .Where my sister lives its about 8 and where I live it is about 2 (except for when they have babies)
@JAK7-77 Жыл бұрын
Hi magpie whisperer! Just wondering what it was you fed them in this clip? I also have been chosen by the beautiful healing birds, and want so much to make them feel as blessed as i do everyday 🙏🏼💖 And thankyou for sharing
@thisismyname0077 жыл бұрын
It's like a scene from an Alfred Hitchcock move!
@amelia34256 жыл бұрын
i love magpie!!!!!!!!!
@SummerLea9996 жыл бұрын
awesome! what are you feeding them? i have some that visit my balcony every morning and dont know what to give them thats safe...
@joeg46Highlands5 жыл бұрын
NOT raw meat. Mine love cheese and, in the absence of cheese they eat oats. Unlike cockatoos they will not attempt property damage if you miss out on feeding them. I f you feed them regularly the same pair will come year after, bringing their young once they are fledged. After about a year their parents chase the young out of the territory, after a period of very obvious parental exasperation.
@NeoHD233 жыл бұрын
What do you feed them? Got a bunch at my front yard and feed them breads.
@desijrichert6 жыл бұрын
Do they do your bidding? Whatever it may be? Which one is Crow Diddley? and Hue Crownin?
@darrenkampen891110 жыл бұрын
Where is this? I love it!
@biglawso10 жыл бұрын
Runcorn Queensland, South Brisbane
@davehchannel40983 жыл бұрын
Lovely ;-)
@s.higham7370 Жыл бұрын
I had a pair of Magpies who called in every day for about 24 years (along with their few young ones for a few months each year). This July, another pair appeared with their young. Since then the numbers increased exponentially to...40 ! (It's dropped back to about 25 at this time). But, it's too much ! I feel completely under siege ! They arrive just before sunrise and sit outside my bedroom window, staring in at me through the bamboo blinds until finally I arise, when they all congregate around the back of the house for their "breakfast". The noise is cacophonous. (Poor neighbours - who so far haven't complained...phew !). I've managed to get their 'feeding times' down to just a couple of times during the morning and lunchtime, but I can't understand why suddenly this year, their numbers have risen so much and so fast. Any ideas about this ?
@michaellong8563 жыл бұрын
Wow for territorial bird that’s a lot of pies
@spechtmeise91853 жыл бұрын
ooohhhh, The washing :-)))
@nemobramisgestoptmetyoutub33558 жыл бұрын
haha its soo cute
@SantiLawson3 жыл бұрын
Should have another 3 plate for them, separately, not enough, I love Companions.
@robdotcom715 жыл бұрын
Wow!! And I thought I was doing well when I had 4 visit me daily....
@lostinthesauce93196 жыл бұрын
I have never seen this many magpies in one place before. Like the most I've ever seen is 6 or 7. But this is easily 30 to 50
@reverseuniverse25592 жыл бұрын
Eddie Maguire feeding the team at the end of season commiserations
@mickcarson85043 жыл бұрын
What food is in that plate, bread?
@lisabradshaw73143 жыл бұрын
beautiful magpie party
@dermehrturer36787 жыл бұрын
Is that the VW Beetle HERBIE under the white cloth?
@Nasauniverse0015 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh! The noise. British Magpies are much noisier, they crow and cackle really loudly.
@robertphillips29832 жыл бұрын
Looks like a meeting of the Collingwood F.C.
@ski50665 жыл бұрын
I LOVE MAGPIES
@KidsWithGuns19924 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised you have so many. Magpies are fiercely territorial. We have a family of five we’re close with that we occasionally feed but you won’t get any other families coming anywhere close to us cause there’s always a big fight if anyone gets near. I wonder how you get so many to come together like that. Food also makes them more terroritorial
@AlexPittendreigh3 жыл бұрын
Had a few friends over for a quiet meal when the gatecrashers turnedd up. :)
@eschwarz10035 жыл бұрын
Jealous; would love this; but no magpies here in northeastern us; although that looks like an almost overwhelming number. Been trying to encourage crows to roost near.
@bonsaikingvonbonsai30524 жыл бұрын
Tell me, are they all yours?
@StewartGartland3 жыл бұрын
Word's out!
@al011007 жыл бұрын
Jesus, all those magpies would eat you out of house and home! lol
@geor6643 жыл бұрын
What food are the Maggies enjoying?
@gayleowens50575 жыл бұрын
They can be in family groups of 20 to 30 , but I have never seen this many. We had a group of 20 at the end of our road for years and then all disappeared . I think some sad sack poisoned them.
@rideronthewhitehorse20127 жыл бұрын
must be tough drying those clothes without them getting bombed eh? :)
@biglawso7 жыл бұрын
Jaime B it was, hense why i stopped feeding them. Don't encourage the locals ;-)
@ultragreenyellow566 жыл бұрын
biglawso they disrespected the hand that feeds them... honestly they were asking for it... but birds will be birds...
@mozpogson3639 Жыл бұрын
What do you feed them? I'm not having much success.
@stoinge Жыл бұрын
everybird took one then left the plate, without a mad scramble for food
@susanfarley64337 жыл бұрын
where are you located? I never see magpies here in South Carolina. I have loved magpies ever since I saw one on Germany at an outdoor restaurant that went from table to table stealing people's cigarettes, which it then carefully tore off the filter and shredded the tobacco.
@biglawso7 жыл бұрын
Susan Farley Brisbane, Australia
@hannyhawkins78046 жыл бұрын
That would not have been an Australian magpie. European magpies are a totally different species. Australian magpies are more closely related to European crows and ravens.
@hannyhawkins78046 жыл бұрын
My error. Unlike European magpies, Australian magpies are NOT corvids. They are relatives if the butcherbird.
@havachat99273 жыл бұрын
Plate huh. That's a good idea. I'm sick of having to throw food to them. Now the butcher birds steal it mid air. What do you feed them?
@taipan1857 жыл бұрын
jesus I have seen some magies before but never that many in a yard