Aug 30, 2022 · Like or loathe our black-and-white friends, Magpie season is upon us. Here's what you need to know. ACT local Andrew Garrett says he's only been harmed by swooping magpies once or twice.

Aug 20, 2024 · It’s magpie swooping season! Here’s how you can live with them. For most of the year, outside of the breeding season, magpies live harmoniously with humans and other animals and are a cherished addition to our gardens, reserves and national parks.

Mar 6, 2025 · A bird swooping at you, while often startling, is primarily a defensive behavior rather than an aggressive one. It signifies that the bird perceives you as a potential threat, usually to its nest, eggs, or young.

Magpies swoop in spring, peak breeding season for Australian magpies is August through to November. Swooping on intruders, including humans, does tend to trigger some debate over whether magpies are actually aggressive or defensive.

Aug 3, 2022 · It’s the season where charming caroling can give way to frightening aerial manoeuvres from magpies. Are they marauding creatures or simply concerned parents? Why do magpies swoop, and how can ...

Sep 28, 2023 · Australians are well accustomed to swooping birds - there are plovers, noisy miners and even the kookaburra. But magpies are considered the ultimate "swoopy boy" and few people are without a...

Aug 28, 2024 · These four months are when swooping increases. The good news is swooping season is usually only intense for a few weeks while the chicks are most vulnerable in the nest, which usually happens...

Aug 20, 2023 · When is swooping season and why do magpies attack? In most cases, swooping happens when a passing human or animal is considered a threat to a young magpie or magpie egg.

Magpie swooping season occurs from July to November. From avoiding the area to wearing a hat, learn how to avoid being swooped at when walking & cycling with my top tips.

Oct 1, 2020 · Country-wide cyclists reach for zip-ties, school kids arm themselves with umbrellas, and magpies look to protect their patch from any threat they can lay their beak on. So, why do magpies swoop? And what can we do to avoid the swoop of shame? We investigated. What causes magpie swooping season?