smart bird

[David <>]

Birds fascinate me, and who says they aren't smart!

We have a poodle, some years old now who has always protected her  
turf under the patio from the Common Mynahs, Noisy Miners,  
Butcherbirds and the like!
Very recently she went suddenly blind.

The other day I was amazed to see the resident Pied Butcherbird fly  
down on the couch she lies on and bold as you like take some food  
from right under her nose with no apparent fear or trepidation. Cool  
as a cucumber!  Obviously the bird has very quickly worked out that  
the dog cannot see her any more and has taken full advantage of the  
situation!
David Taylor
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