• threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksMEnglish
      3·
      21 days ago

      I remember seeing magpies for the first time when I visited Calgary. Soon after we arrived, we remarked at how beautiful there were, and a member of the hotel staff responded “they’re kind of a nuisance around here”. I still think they’re beautiful.

      • Drusas@fedia.io
        3·
        20 days ago

        I’ve heard them described as a nuisance, but I’ve never understood why. I lived in Alaska for quite a while, where they’re common, and I never noticed any nuisance activity.

        • Rentlar@lemmy.caOPEnglish
          1·
          7 days ago

          Here I have a short video of that magpie that might explain why they are considered a nuisance. The bird’s cry (in Edmonton at least) is loud; magpies are very social and chirp a lot.

          Edit: the embed video has no sound! Dammit…