Come, sing a song of joy . .

I wish we had sound!! Introducing our magpies - mum and dad, the parents of broken leg, singing for their breakfast. The magpies sing a duet which is not as pure as the butcher bird but is more like carolling. Still a very lovely song. I wanted them to stand closer together but they wouldn't oblige. It was only about 10 to 6 this morning when I took this and not fully light so I had to use the flash. More stuff in the comments

[Poppo Livy]

We have been feeding successive generations of this family of magpies for more than 35 years and they are like family to us. I was trying to go a week without taking any bird shots but this was one shot I had been sweating on for a couple of weeks, ever since they got their new plumage and finally got the chance this morning so I had to run with it. I was less than a meter from them and took 3 pics, all with the flash and they didn't blink an eye - never missed a beat.

[Tracey]

Fabulous shot Poppo I wish it had sound too I would like to hear them sing

[sally agnew]

What a lovely image and story, we have a family as well but not as long a history :-))

[Denis]

A great shot Poppo....I love their singing and warbling.

[Sam]

Fantastic!

[Graham Thresher]

This is a brilliant Fav from me !

[Milanie]

That is a phenomenal story, Poppo - they are so comfortable with you. I am quite envious. What beautiful birds - such remarkable markings. Love how you caught them serenading you.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

That's it, I'm moving to Australia! I want some magpies to carol at my kitchen window for their breakfast! I'm jus tickled pink that I happened to meet you here on 365 and get to enjoy your bird family photos. Can't wait to see more.

lol about a digital clock's inner workings being much less interesting. True! Don't suppose there's too many gears inside anything digital. Thanks for your visits to my macro project.

[Islandgirl]

What a fantastic story...............I'm glad you decided to post this magpie photo it is adorable. Great capture.
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[Linsey]

Great find and story!

[Rick Schies]

Oh yes, I've heard they are great noise makers

[Margaret Pengelly]

This photo has been a real hit. Congratulations! Love the story starter on your other album.

[Denise Wood]

Terrific capture... just hope they are no singing at 5 am!!

[Poppo Livy]

@tracelee @hermann @landownunder @gigiflower @thresheg @lyndemc @radiogirl @kiscsillag @digitalrn @ubobohobo @gilbertwood Thank you everyone for your comments and favs. I hope everyone got a chance to see my magpie shot in "From the Archives" album. @lyndemc I don't think too many people get a show like this at their kitchen window and don't forget what I said , no mountains no rivers, no snow, blah blah blah

[Tony]

Nice sound to wake up to. Well timed capture.

[Diane]

This is a wonderful shot Terry, amazing how they are just standing together carolling,I love waking up to it, also a great commentary from you. Our Magpies are not tame, they seem to get enough food, worms, bugs etc and this morning a mouse. I saw a field mouse scamper past the window outside, next thing heard a bit of a racket, the mouse was breakfast. I make sure all the wildlife has fresh water in the bird bath to drink. We all co exist quite well.

[Candace]

Lovely capture, I will have to hear what they sound like!

[Julie Urbahn]

Lovely shot.