I remember seeing magpies for the first time when I visited Calgary. Soon after we arrived, we remarked at how beautiful there were, and a member of the hotel staff responded "they're kind of a nuisance around here". I still think they're beautiful.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I've heard them described as a nuisance, but I've never understood why. I lived in Alaska for quite a while, where they're common, and I never noticed any nuisance activity.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Here I have a short video of that magpie that might explain why they are considered a nuisance. The bird's cry (in Edmonton at least) is loud; magpies are very social and chirp a lot.

Magpie chirping by a brick wall

Edit: the embed video has no sound! Dammit...

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 1 points 1 day ago

I guess I don't mind bird sounds.