Maggie Magpie

For many people it is a joy to put food out for the birds in their backyard, but be aware that this can make them very ill. Read more...

At the Mandurah Wildlife Centre, every summer we receive a lot of young birds, many of them Magpies, that have been “rescued” by the person who brings it in. Often, they are found in a park, on the ground and all alone and you might feel the urge to “rescue” it. However, in most cases you are just kidnapping this young bird from its poor parents. Young Magpies live on the ground It is normal for young Magpies to be alone on the ground, and sleeping in a bush at night. The parents will still...