Gallery of log for Goodwin Trig, Goodwin Hill, MacGregor
Another trig, another drama. When I reached the summit I was confronted by a rather cocky magpie, that seemed to think it ruled the roost. It certainly wasnt intimidated by me, and did not think it necessary to take to the wing no matter how close I got.
In fact, when I moved away a bit, it followed me (on foot) squawking gently. No matter which way I moved, it followed me. At first I had thought it was being territorial, but then I realised it was expecting me to provide lunch.
A friend joined in, and once there were two of them making 'feed-me' noises, that soon attracted a whole swarm (yes I know thats not the right collective noun, but trust me it seemed like a swarm) and I was starting to get worried that it was going to turn into something from the birds.
So I quickly completed my business at the trig point, and with the nearby cache, and did my impersonation of Sir Robin.
In fact, when I moved away a bit, it followed me (on foot) squawking gently. No matter which way I moved, it followed me. At first I had thought it was being territorial, but then I realised it was expecting me to provide lunch.
A friend joined in, and once there were two of them making 'feed-me' noises, that soon attracted a whole swarm (yes I know thats not the right collective noun, but trust me it seemed like a swarm) and I was starting to get worried that it was going to turn into something from the birds.
So I quickly completed my business at the trig point, and with the nearby cache, and did my impersonation of Sir Robin.
Rated: for Overall Experience.
Thats my GPS against the front left leg. The magpies demanding lunch had yet to arrive
By Bewilderbeest
In Goodwin Trig, Goodwin Hill, MacGregor