I witnessed a similar attack on a Magpie in Page last year. About six or
seven Indian Mynas mob attacked the Magpie for a period of at least five
minutes. I thought they were going to kill it. Other Magpies, like myself,
idly stood by while the Mynas absolutely belted the victim. At the end of
the episode however, the Magpie was not dead, regained its feet, dusted
itself off and retreated to a nearby tree, carrying on almost as normal.
Paul Fennell
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From: Rod's Gardening
Sent: Wednesday, 11 January 2006 3:26 AM
To:
Subject: Bowled over.
I was enjoying a well earned "coldie" with a couple of mates at the Weston
Ck Labour Club yesterday afternoon when we became aware of a battle being
waged on the empty bowling greens. A Magpie-lark was on its back trying to
defend itself from a savage attack by 2 Common Mynas As we watched another
2 Mynas joined in and things didn't look good for the Magpie lark as the 4
birds pecked at it viciously. Somehow it managed to gain its feet and
retreat, with the enemy stalking it until it eventually flew off to the
safety of a nearby gum tree. Whilst I have seen Mynas harass native birds
before I have never before seen them attack so viciously.
Cheers
Rod
Rod Mackay
Tel: 0407 456 330
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