I shared my tuna and cucumber sandwich with a magpie
A magpie was hanging around the office door this afternoon. Our entryway is covered and it was filthy rain today.
He wasn’t just taking shelter, though. As I walked past, he flew away into the rain, but not far. He kept coming back. He could fly, but not very high. I assume he’s injured somehow.
So I bought him a sandwich. It seemed stupid to leave a bird a whole sandwich, though, so I ate part of it while I threw bits to him. He did seem very hungry. I must tell you, the usual thing around here is tuna and sweetcorn, which tastes okay but looks all kind of wrong.
Farmers say magpies are evil fuckers, but they are handsome. If he’s still there tomorrow, I have a pouch of catfood for him. They’re omnivores, aren’t they?
I didn’t think to take a picture of the bird, so here’s a picture of the sandwich wrapper.
Posted: October 21st, 2024 under personal.
Comments: 4
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Comment from Uncle Al
Time: October 21, 2024, 5:14 pm
I didn’t think to take a picture of the bird, so here’s a picture of the sandwich wrapper.
And a handsome sandwich wrapper it is, too!
I have seen a number of people feed dry cat food to birds, and the birds seems to absolutely love it. In one case, it’s a long-term habit and not only do the birds not get sick and die (yay!) but they seem to thrive. But be careful, you might be stuck with a friend for life.
Comment from Some Vegetable
Time: October 21, 2024, 9:11 pm
I had no idea…
https://www.birdspot.co.uk/culture/magpies-and-superstition
You ARE minding your manners like the polite Weasel you are, aren’t you?
” To help ward off the bad luck that might come your way from seeing a solitary magpie there are a number of things you can do:
Salute the magpie.
Say ‘Good morning general’ or ‘Good morning captain’.
Say ‘Good morning Mr Magpie, how is your lady wife today?’
Say ‘Good morning, Mr Magpie, how are Mrs Magpie and all the other little magpies?’“
Comment from Durnedyankee
Time: October 21, 2024, 10:37 pm
Well, bless your heart.
We’re suckers for wounded critters.
Thumbs up 😸
Comment from ExpressoBold Pureblood
Time: October 21, 2024, 11:25 pm
A poem about magpies…
One for sorrow,
Two for joy,
Three for a girl,
Four for a boy,
Five for silver,
Six for gold,
Seven for a secret never to be told.
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