Super shot Fred,eddie,

Edward Thank you!

What kind of birds are these, Fred ?

Love the shot !

Andy answered that question, Fred ..

okay

Belle prise Fred !!

Dank je Lucette

Is the mother magpie trying to encourage her young to be less dependent on her or just to get the lazy so-and-sos to get airborne and active for once?

Beide Mogelijkheden Andy

Ah, so that is what they are.... never seen one in North Carolina (doesn't mean they aren't here) - I just lead a very sheltered life.

Airborne .. well, can tell you House Finches will kick the kids out of the nest if they don't move it! They go branching to the closest shrub to get the wings in top flying shape..

komt voor in geheel europa,, ontbreekt op enkele eilanden in de middelandse zee,,geheel Noord Amerika.....bouwt nesten in toenemende mate dicht bij menselijke samenleving

zo'n geweldige reeks foto's van deze fantastische vogels. Het is duidelijk dat ze van alles willen verzamelen. Ze zijn erg grappig om te zien

het gaat hier alleen om eten..Jenny

A wonderful series of shots Fred and many thanks for posting to Fur, Fin and Feather.