Magpie

RSPB - Magpie Lifecycle
http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/advice/magpies/lifecycle.asp
Peruse details prepared by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds regarding magpies’ territorial behaviour, reproduction successes, and attitude to hand-rearing.

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - Magpie, Pica pica
http://www.rspb.org.uk/gardens/guide/atoz/m/magpie.asp
Research bird with striking blue-black and white markings that sometimes feed on other birds’ eggs. Read observations on behaviour and parenting skills.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife - Australian Magpie
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/npws.nsf/Content/The+Australian+magpie
Scrutinize facts about this common black and white Australian bird. Includes photos and details of the magpie’s suburban habitat, food and family life.

New Zealand Birds - Australian Magpie
http://www.nzbirds.com/Magpie.html
Digest article about Acclimatisation Societies, the forerunners of Fish & Game Councils, attitude to widespread killing of magpies in New Zealand. Illustration of pair.

Essex Wildlife Trust - Magpies and Other Bird Predators
http://www.essexwt.org.uk/Leaflets/magpies.htm
Find interesting article answering emotional claim that magpies eat song birds. Also reasons why magpie population is increasing in UK and should we reduce numbers.

Environment Bay of Plenty - Magpie Control
http://www.ebop.govt.nz/Land/Animals/Magpie-Control.asp
Discover how New Zealanders tackle the difficult problem of controlling birds who attack song birds and humans. Read which traps they recommend.

British Trust for Ornithology - Magpie, Pica pica
http://www.bto.org/birdtrends2000/wcrmagpi.htm
Study the trends in magpie population in the UK with status summary, plus graphs and tables illustrating fluctuations between 1968 and 1999.

British Garden Birds - Magpie
http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/birds/magpie.htm
Look into the physical characteristics that demonstrate that the magpie is not just a black and white crow. Listen to noisy audio clip.

Bird Watch Ireland - Magpies: Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/bwi/pages092003/learnaboutbirds/faq_magpies.html
Gain an insight into the magpie with this twenty-long question and answer session including how to protect smaller birds from aggressive magpies.

Australian Museum Online - Australian Magpie
http://www.amonline.net.au/factsheets/australian_magpie.htm
Check out this fact sheet about this common Australian bird that includes photos and species facts.

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