An unrelenting juvenile (left) that kept chasing its parent all over for something to eat.
Incidentally the species name of the Jackdaw refers to 'eating' as we colloquially know it, 'eat money' after a Greek legend of Arne who betrayed her country for gold. For which she was punished and turned into a Jackdaw. The ancients had observed the habits of the Jackdaw, which like most crows is attracted to shiny things and 'steals' them and woven it into a story.
For Greek Mythology enthusiasts read on here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arne_Sithonis
Srinagar, J&K 30th July '13
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