Matt To The Magpie Rescue

This morning I woke to the sound of two distressed Magpies! What was troubling them I could not tell. Until I saw a Baby Magpie on the Ground underneath the Big Old Footpath Tree!  
I thought the Baby was dead but mum and dad Magpie did not give up hope as they sat patiently by, squawking at the baby to try to fly away from cars, cats, and other predators!  
It’s not easy being a Magpie in today’s world it seems! Sadly, I see so many dead ones flattened by speeding cars. Or having to cope with the loss of their habitat due to chopping down of big old trees and the spread of urbanization!  
Fortunately, this little bird was in safe hands once Matt from NQ Wildlife Care arrived within five minutes to rescue the little guy.  
With ladder in hand, a new bird’s nest, bravery (I offered him an umbrella lest he be pecked).  
But no, mum and dad Magpie were very happy for Matt to carefully lift the baby and place him in his new home sweet home!  
Safety at least for now and a mouth to feed after such an ordeal.
So, after a little settling in, the very proud and happy Magpie parents went to get food!  
There was also one very happy and relieved resident thanks to Matt at NQ Wildlife!  
Thanks again Matt and to you all at NQ Wildlife for all that you do to protect and care for our Wildlife!

Contributed with thanks to Alexandria L.

Matt from NQ Wildlife Care is holding a Wildlife Care & Rescue workshop at the Neighborhood Centre on 19th October

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