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Different people have different approaches when it comes to bragging about their Spokane neighborhoods.

Some talk about schools and parks. Some think strictly in terms of resale values. Others bring up access to cultural institutions or shopping. There are even people who like to tell you where their neighborhood ranks as a snow-plowing priority.

But some of these folks are missing a good bet. If they really wanted to impress some of us, they would utter those three little words: "We have magpies."

Some Spokane neighborhoods do. Some don't (at least not on a regular basis).

And for fans of the big birds, seeing them never gets old.

Sure, lots of people probably don't care. But some of us enjoy spotting these corvids and recalling scenes in nature shows showing them hanging out with grizzly bears.

Maybe it would seem odd. But if you are having a hard time selling a house and can make the claim, it could be worth a try.

"Two bathrooms. Updated kitchen. Partially finished basement. Magpies."  

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