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Description
In Norway, the magpie is of ambivalent nature, both considered cunning and thievish, sometimes even wicked and associated with the devil and witchcraft, and at the same time as guardian of the homestead and protector of the household. Magpies were sometimes fed during the winter in order to prevent them from leaving the farm, and a nesting magpie was considered a good omen. A playful and loud bird it is seen as a bringer of good weather and, if it builds a nest high above a tree in Spring, it means there will be a hot summer to come.

European Magpie IUCN Red List Conservation status - Least Concern
For more see my Birds folder here [link]
Also see my Birds - Raptors`n`Vultures folder here [link]
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Description
In Norway, the magpie is of ambivalent nature, both considered cunning and thievish, sometimes even wicked and associated with the devil and witchcraft, and at the same time as guardian of the homestead and protector of the household. Magpies were sometimes fed during the winter in order to prevent them from leaving the farm, and a nesting magpie was considered a good omen. A playful and loud bird it is seen as a bringer of good weather and, if it builds a nest high above a tree in Spring, it means there will be a hot summer to come.

European Magpie IUCN Red List Conservation status - Least Concern
For more see my Birds folder here [link]
Also see my Birds - Raptors`n`Vultures folder here [link]
All images are ©copyright Dawn Quadling, 2009.
You may NOT use, replicate, manipulate, or modify this image.
All Rights Reserved.
Dawn Quadling, in-the-picture, © 2009Want to draw or manip my photos?
See my ~quaddles quality stock gallery
If the particular subject isn`t there ask me on this account and I`ll see what I can add