Thanks for your interest. They are Australian Magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen) which grow 37-44cm. If there is a flock close by you won’t need an alarm clock as they give out a pleasant “warble” at dawn. As with native fauna it is not recommended that they are fed by humans however, in extreme heatwaves water can be left in the garden.
Dean Whitehorn 
I love this photo. Great shot!
Thanks Bonny. They are striking birds.
I have a suspicion I already know the answer to this but, what are these lovely birds?
Thanks for your interest. They are Australian Magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen) which grow 37-44cm. If there is a flock close by you won’t need an alarm clock as they give out a pleasant “warble” at dawn. As with native fauna it is not recommended that they are fed by humans however, in extreme heatwaves water can be left in the garden.