The Magpie's Haul - Haibun

 

Last weekend, whilst clearing out the fridge, I came across an old block of cheese. After cutting it up, left it outside for the birds.

The magpies descended. After awhile I noticed that as well as flying back to their nest with cheese, they were hiding some pieces in the old dog kennel. So no-one else could take their cheese.

Then standing by the kitchen window, one clever fellow was digging a hole in a flower pot and burying some cheese. All the while giving me a knowing beady eye.

digging a small hole

magpie hides the extra cheese

in white flower pot

mouldy cheese left out

magpies swoop for the cheese fest

hide some for later

Colin Myles