dinner time

our usual retinue of magpies has expanded somewhat over the past week or so. Tonight we had at least eight (probably nine) in the extended family. 
The babies who have learned to fly, the adolescents, Mum, and probably around the place, Dad. Also, I think a couple of hangers-on. 
Like any family, there are fights and arguments, and lots of chit-chat and singing. And definitely, a pecking order when it comes to the mince on offer from D.

extra; the whole bunch except one.