Bird Babies Part III

For earlier baby magpie shots, check HERE...
Joining with Stewart's Wild Bird Wednesday and later Anni's Bird d'Pot with another baby magpie encounter....
I walked out to go to the car which is normally in the garage, but I had it parked outside on this day.  And what should I find by the rear wheels, but two baby magpies!

Mom was keeping an eye on them, and convinced one to move toward her.  But the other little guy stayed by the car....

Afraid he would get under the wheels, I chased him in the direction of his family....

I discovered there were three of the little ones, one perched on a planter....

Two others were on low tree limbs

Mom kept a close eye on them from the topmost branch of the juniper

The little guy who had perched on the planter now hopped around by our front steps.  It didn't seem like he could fly as well as the other two.

So adorable!!!!

Many of you commented on how "bad" magpies are, like crows, and yes they do some things that are not particularly nice to songbirds.  But, I still enjoy them, and wished this little family well.  I know how intelligent they are, like crows, ravens and starlings...they can even learn to mimic people talking, like parrots and cockatoos.

Mom gathered her babies to her and moved on to the edge of the yard

What a delightful experience this was!