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yonder

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1. Corvids are very smart in general.

Reply to JHan (Original post)

Mon Sep 17, 2018, 11:42 PM

Sep 2018

In our area, we used to have a lot of magpies til about 10-12 years ago. I'm not sure, but I think the West Nile virus impacted their population. There was a small resurgence 4 or 5 years ago but now it seems they are down again. In any case, I'd welcome the chance to try and socialize as described in the link. In an older post, somebody said they were able to draw them in and get them comfortable by offering peanuts.

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Magpies have long memories, and human behavior towards them determines how they respond. [View all] JHan Sep 2018 OP

Corvids are very smart in general. yonder Sep 2018 #1

If you don't know of this story yet, it's a real treat.. JHan Sep 2018 #3

thanks. yonder Sep 2018 #5

Corvids Spartacus101 Sep 2018 #6

Great account. That would have been great to witness. n/t Judi Lynn Sep 2018 #8

Yep, those are the kind of accounts I keep on hearing about. yonder Sep 2018 #9

PBS Short Spartacus101 Sep 2018 #12

I'm in Colorado & West Nile decimated the corvid population. I think it was 2004. CrispyQ Sep 2018 #11

I had a lovebird who would do that Demobrat Sep 2018 #2

aww :) JHan Sep 2018 #4

So glad to see this great article. I read one article some time ago regarding humans and magpies. Judi Lynn Sep 2018 #7

You're awesome Judi, thanks for the extra links JHan Sep 2018 #10

They are extraordinary beings with feathers. You've probably won admirers for them! Judi Lynn Sep 2018 #13