Between August and October, magpies are fiercely protecting their nests by swooping and pecking at those who come too close. In a bid to help Aussies avoid the dreaded attacks this year ...
While magpies are usually friendly and peaceful birds for the majority of the year ... Speaking to news.com.au, Sean Dooley, national public affairs manager at Bird Life Australia, explained the best ...
Picture: Supplied Now that ‘swooping season’ is well underway, Bird Life Australia national public affairs manager Sean Dooley gave some insight into how to protect from magpie attacks.
The 40-year-old, who did not want to be named, was heading back to her car at Coogee in Sydney’s eastern suburbs when a “massive” magpie appeared from nowhere and swooped, injuring her left eye. “It ...
There have been more than 980 magpie attacks reported to Magpie Alert in 2024 as of Monday as well as more than 100 injuries. With swooping season under way, Bird Life Australia national public ...