With their large size, bold pied plumage, and fondness for open areas, black-billed magpies are easily seen. They hop and walk on the ground with a swaggering and confident gait. Monotypic. Length ...

The local magpies have been on edge recently as they noisily defend territories against other, rival birds trying to gain a foothold. At this time of year, they look out for opportunistic chances ...

Each spring, magpies swoop on countless unsuspecting victims while defending their nests. ... High up in their nests, they rule over their kingdom with an iron claw, while on the ground, ...

I feed the garden birds with a mixed variety of hanging feeders ranging from fat-balls and suet-dumplings to regular peanuts, and sunflower hearts. However, one of the most popular feeds is a mix ...