That was weird. There was a magpie sitting on the fence just chilling and watching me for ages. I didn’t make any wrong moves so it kind of relaxed and turned its back to me, had a sing, had a scratch. Then Melbcat wandered out of her spot under some plants and it was paying a lot of attention. But not flying away? I told the bird it was fine, she couldn’t see it, be cool. I turned around acting like the situation was fine, and Melbcat already laid down in another spot. It sat there for a little while watching us before flying off the fence and I heard it singing next door. She probably would have got swooped if alone though. Hopefully my presence vouches for her but if the magpie hurtles down I might regretfully have to umbrella it