Friendly Magpie Takes a Bath

Occurred on August 12, 2022 / Parma, Idaho, USA

: "Meet Pie, a black-billed magpie with a bright future ahead of him. After being orphaned as a nestling, he was almost out of luck since wildlife rehabilitation centers were under quarantine for avian flu. He was given a chance in a private home, and while it was an unconventional upbringing, he was able to develop all necessary survival skills, including making friends with the local group of magpies. At 6 months of age, being quite confident with his abilities, Pie made the decision to join them permanently, and he's now living his best life with his adoptive magpie family.

This "water game" occurred at 4 months of age. As it turns out, even bird kids like to play in their bath water!"