It is written that once when Notire Basura was sitting zazen and 
meditating in another part of the forest, a magpie flew down and perched on his head. 

"Greetings," said Notire. " If you meet the Buddha, give him my regards." 

The magpie defecated on Notire's shoulder and flew away. 

"Perhaps the message was for me," Notire mused, continuing his meditation.