Howdy Dawn Chorusers.
I remembered this week. Unfortunately I probably won't be able to check until late in the day but here is a series of photos of a black-billed magpie taking liberties with the ears of a very tolerant elk in the 'town' of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. The exposure doesn't always give you the clearest view of the magpie's head but you should get the gist of what is going on. Hopefully the elk was being effectively de-ticked.
Head below the fold for the photos….
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