Magpies can be a nuisance for gardeners but an unfashionable bit of technology could be key to keeping the peace ...

They may dart at other birds such as starlings or blackbirds if they perceive their nest to be under threat, but overall, UK magpies are generally more docile compared to the Australian species.

This was exactly the case when it came to finding and filming the story of the Javan green magpie that we feature ... are caring for the last few of the species that remain in Java, trying to ...