THE CONDOR 



Vol. IX 



MAGPIES, l8 DAYS OLD 



evidentl3^ from his actions and those of his mother (or father), just out of the nest. 

 I have never been successful in taking a really good picture of an adult mag- 

 pie: they are too cute, tho if one could find a tame specimen in good condition it 

 could, of course, be done readily. They are quite easily tamed if taken 3^oung, 

 and often learn to speak a few words more or less distinctly, but they need a large 

 cage, and most of those one sees in captivity look rather miserable. 



MAGPIES, FOUR WEEKS OLD 



