I hope you enjoy it, and that you might want to explore other sites concerning the subject. In the article I have mainly concentrated on Europe, but these birds turn up in legends right around the world.
So happy Googling!
Exclaves!
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I was surprised, after reading your wonderful article on the mythology of birds I must remember to thank Nick Redfern for telling us all where to find it) that you didn't mention Donovan's recording "Magpie" which can be heard for free here: http://new.music.yahoo.com/donovan-313556/tracks/magpie--2094066
Thanks shadowcass. I don't mention either music or videos in my articles, or blog posts, as I rarely visit any places that have them. I'm usually far too busy doing other things to have the time for them :) But thanks for mentioning it, and perhaps others will appreciate the link.
I understand being busy. It's just that that song by Donovan (from his 1967 album A GIFT FROM A FLOWER TO A GARDEN is where I, a colonial from the United States, first heard some of those magpie rhymes you quote. Incidentally, the link is not as good as I had thought since the only song NOT on the playlist is the one on that page. I sent Nick an mp3 of the song and asked him to forward it to you since your email is private.
As for videos..I make some I think you might enjoy. I am disabled too and (mostly) housebound.
Here's my latest---I am rather proud of it--- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4ksz-Zkx4c it's about my last great cryptid adventure... :)
That's a great video, and I laughed out loud when I saw the picture of Nick and Jon.
Well done with making your videos, I don't even have the first idea how to go about doing them. I haven't even worked out to use the video on my mobile phone (or cell phone as you call them in the US). One day!
Btw: I found the Magpie song by Donovan at this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T46cnZNTNR0
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