A rasping bird call caught my attention. There it was, a Magpie, helping itself to an apple:
It was not alone. Nearby was a Jackdaw with the same intention:
In fact, not one but two Jackdaws:
It wouldn't be so bad if they concentrated on one apple but they have a habit of taking a few pecks at each and end up ruining a lot of the crop.
You will have to consider a propane bird scarer.
ReplyDeleteAdrian: The farmers have plenty of those round the village.
DeleteOh yes John, they have that glint in their eye; I know it well.
ReplyDeleteWeaver: Always on the look out for some mischief to get up ti.
DeleteThat is what the parrots do to the oranges here - one bite and then on to the next!
ReplyDeleteWilma: It's hard to persuade them they are not free samples.
Deleteawesome and smart birds.
ReplyDeleteTWG: They sure are.
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