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Anke
@Anke@social.scribblers.club  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Question for knowers of magpie rhymes: What is spotting 13 magpies for?

#corvids #magpies #folklore #askFedi

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@AngleseyStick@toot.wales replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

@Anke 13 beware it is the devil himself- according to
https://glenlivet-wildlife.co.uk/birds/the-magpie-rhyme/

Glenlivet Wildlife

The Magpie Rhyme In Full: Meaning, History and Folklore

Discover the history and folklore behind the Magpie Rhyme. Explore its origins, variations, and interpretations, and learn how it's still used in everyday life
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Adrian W
@adrianww@mastodon.scot replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

@Anke Lots of poop on your car when you’ve just finished washing it.

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Anke
@Anke@social.scribblers.club replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

@adrianww Well, they were in a field. And I have no car XD

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Adrian W
@adrianww@mastodon.scot replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

@Anke Oh, you should be fine then! 😁

But seriously, that’s a rather good question. I’ve seen a large flock of magpies once before but have no idea where the rhyme goes after 10.

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