The unidentified corvids at the local park have been loud and rowdy for the past two days

[conuly]

More loud and rowdy than usual, I mean. I can't quite decide if they're having an exuberant party or simply engaging in vigorous political debate.

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Comments

[conuly]

(I know that's a bit preachy, and I apologize. It's just... if it's not feral kittens, I have feelings about animals staying with Mom.)

[robby]

I had a baby magpie in the yard a few weeks ago. First, I saw an adult magpie low-swooping Dinah and the kitten, then I noticed the little magpie perched for a few hours in various bushes. I don't know it ended. Maybe in bird heaven?