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  1. 22-Mar-12, 19:34 #1
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    I was looking up the difference, between Rooks and Crows today. Whilst doing so, i found out something of interest. Apparently, Magpies are not seen in the Highlands. One web page i looked at, said they are not found in Scotland at all. Those in the know. Is this true.
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    Yep, this is true. Never seen one north of Inverness - it has to do with what they feed on.
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    Why what is missing, in the food chain, in Scotland?
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    Magpies have been seen in Strath Halladale and Shebster for a few years.
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    Magpies are a pretty common sight around parts of the Central Belt, particularly around and in Glasgow. As for the Highlands, they are uncommon with the odd breeding pair turning up here and there. I recall a pair in Rumster Forest back in the 1970's but breeding proved a failure. Although I've not seen them I was aware of the Strath Halladale birds.
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    We don't really want them...murderous to song bird populations!
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