Australian Magpie
COMMON NAME: Australian Magpie
CATEGORIES: Beach Bush Farmland
This iconic Australian bird is known for its beautiful song, which you’ll often hear first thing in the morning.
Bold and confident, they are packed full of personality.
Seen around the village in family groups, make friends with your local magpies to avoid being swooped during the breeding season.
If you get too close to their nest, some (but not all) will swoop to protect their chicks.
*These Local Notes are provided by
Leanne Cusack & Diane Carpenter
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GALLERY photos taken in and around Sandy Point & Shallow Inlet.
*Photographed by Leanne Cusack (unless otherwise credited)
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