Magpie serenade
Two magpies hopped onto a branch and serenaded each other as I walked past. They had to battle a fairly fierce wind, as you can see from the ruffled state of their feathers.
Common name: Australian Magpie
Scientific name: Gymnorhina tibicen
Approximate length: 40 cm
Date spotted: 26 January 2017
Season: Summer
Location: Long Reef near Dee Why, New South Wales, Australia: 33°44’21.1″S 151°18’30.8″E
Posted on 2017/01/26, in Birds, Magpie and tagged australia, birdsong, birdwatching, Magpie, Sydney birds. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
Sydney Birder 
Very Australian video for Australia Day Sarah! 🙂
G’day Sue! Very true. It’s such an Australian sound.
Cheers
Sarah