Edmontonians vote to make magpies city’s official bird | Unpublished
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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Fakiha Baig
Publication Date: July 9, 2025 - 12:14

Edmontonians vote to make magpies city’s official bird

July 9, 2025

Nita Jalkanen says she checks on the avian neighbours that fly into her Edmonton backyard to drink from her bird bath nearly every day with her dog Ariel.

“I talk to them. I say, ’Good morning or good afternoon, Mr. Magpie’ and they feel safe so there’s no squawking,” said the 59-year-old in an interview.



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