An Australian man's unconventional attempt to scare magpies away from his backyard using a homemade scarecrow has resulted in an unexpected turn of events. Despite its eerie resemblance to a leftover Halloween decoration, the man believes that the birds were actually flocking to his garden to worship what they perceived as a magpie deity.
Giulio Cuzzilla encountered this peculiar situation when magpies started pilfering kibble from his cat's feeding bowl. In an effort to deter them, he hastily assembled a makeshift "owl" to ward off the birds. However, instead of being frightened, the magpies began bowing down and communicating with the scarecrow. Intrigued and somewhat concerned by this behavior, Giulio captured the strange incident on video from the window of his suburban home in western Sydney.
An Australian man's unconventional attempt to scare magpies away from his backyard using a homemade scarecrow has resulted in an unexpected turn of events. Despite its eerie resemblance to a leftover Halloween decoration, the man believes that the birds were actually flocking to his garden to worship what they perceived as a magpie deity. Giulio Cuzzilla encountered this peculiar situation when magpies started pilfering kibble from his cat's feeding bowl. In an effort to deter them, he hastily assembled a makeshift "owl" to ward off the birds. However, instead of being frightened, the magpies began bowing down and communicating with the scarecrow. Intrigued and somewhat concerned by this behavior, Giulio captured the strange incident on video from the window of his suburban home in western Sydney.
For over a month, the magpies consistently "worshiped" the scarecrow, as Giulio Cuzzilla shared with Yahoo News Australia. However, their devotion came to an abrupt end when a storm drenched his backyard, causing the paper bird to become soaked and lose its head. Giulio's video, showcasing two magpies squawking at the "magpie god," has garnered an astonishing 3.7 million views since its upload on TikTok Sunday. The comments section has been abuzz with discussions about the peculiar appearance of the scarecrow and the magpies' bizarre behavior.
The magpie video was initially filmed 18 months ago. However, Giulio recently rediscovered it and made the decision to share it online for the very first time. Although he has since relocated down the street, the magpies have followed him, drawn by the prospect of a steady supply of food. Initially engaged in a feud with these avian creatures, Giulio's sentiments have now transformed into genuine fondness. He has come to appreciate their endearing nature and amusing antics, finding them undeniably adorable. In fact, one of the magpie offspring has even been named Ricky by Giulio.
@givlivs_x I accidentally made a Magpie god, #fyp #magpie #god #worship ♬ The Funny Bassoon - Eitan Epstein Music
