This was nr 742 after switching to digital in 2002 and I am still proud of the image. It only took a few seconds to make: walk up to the nest box where these birds were nesting next to our house (and getting louder by the day) and flash a few images at close range at the right moment.
The birds fledged the next day ...... and were eaten by the waiting magpie family.
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Awful news about the babies. Do magpies do that a lot?
Yes, they do. Magpies are very smart, they often work together as a group and they eat anything they can get their hands on, young birds, mice, frogs, etc. They even came into our house (just a few feet) to steal cat food. One bird entered, while the others stood on the lookout. They also love to harass other animals (for example our rabbit) as a group, like local mobsters. Very funny to see.
I knew this would be a winner first time I saw it. Congrats!
Perfect moment, awesome details in the feathers.
So sad to hear that this lovely creature was at the end of the food chain..
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