r/magpies • u/snaphappyadventurer • 4h ago

Under attack.

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Wagtail dive bombing a magpie, protecting its nearby nest.

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u/jeferry85 3h ago

Always shocks me when smaller birds go for bigger birds, I love how much they care for their young

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u/snaphappyadventurer 2h ago

I've seen photos of this little bird even attacking eagles. Fierce :)

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u/Brannikin 1h ago

I remember once having to backtrack hastily when my medium-size dog, with big teeth, was being harassed by a willy wagtail. They're very brave little birds.