u/Express_Librarian_40

I used to have a massive mischief of magpies in my yard’s tiny “forest,” but one season they just disappeared. I miss their presence a lot. I still hear magpies, jackdaws, and crows nearby, in much smaller numbers, but they’re definitely around at certain hours.
How do I get their attention?
I’ve been leaving peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, small dog kibble, and water on the windowsill where they used to land sometimes, but it only attracts cute sparrows.
I’ve also tried tossing peanuts or small dog food near where I see crows, then walking away. Weeks of this, no takers. Could tall grass be making the area feel unsafe? Anything obvious I’m missing?