Checking The Eggs
Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) female (on the left) male (on the right)
I noticed this morning that Mrs. Maggie was sitting on the nest, the fifth rebuild of this particular nest. When I was able to get back with the camera Mr Maggie brought her some food and was allowed to see the eggs.
You will notice that some used/empty plastic 'coil nail' strips are part of the nest, there are a couple of building sites nearby and the Maggies must have decided the strips would help to keep the nest together.
Checking The Eggs
Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) female (on the left) male (on the right)
I noticed this morning that Mrs. Maggie was sitting on the nest, the fifth rebuild of this particular nest. When I was able to get back with the camera Mr Maggie brought her some food and was allowed to see the eggs.
You will notice that some used/empty plastic 'coil nail' strips are part of the nest, there are a couple of building sites nearby and the Maggies must have decided the strips would help to keep the nest together.