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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …