Molly Magpie

Before we went to the US, there was a magpie that started stealing clumps of Ani hair from the backyard (glad someone likes the fact that she sheds so much!).

Now, there’s a nice nest above our backyard and, as best as we can tell, three hungry mouths occupying it. That’s about all we can see from our vantage point. Both parents seem to be taking very good care of them.

And there are more baby birds by Ben’s office – a little family of masked lapwings. Mom and dad and the 4 little ones spend their day running around the little grassy area outside Ben’s window, so they’re great entertainment (unfortunately, not the best for productivity).
All 4 little ones are in this pic, and that's B's window in the background.


Plover babies are just so cute. There’s one I’ve named the pokey little puppy. Ben said maybe we should call it Kerry, instead. Not amused. (Oh wait, is that the sound of Robin’s laughter?)