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Magpies are protected throughout Australia, and it is against the law to kill the birds, collect their eggs, or harm their young. If you feel a magpie is a serious menace, it should be reported to your local council.
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In the heart of down-town Caloundra QLD a daily battle rages. Residents of this sleepy little community find themselves the spectators of a twice daily struggle between good and evil as the local postman fights to complete his deliveries. Enjoy! Watch the YouTube video
Take one cycling helmet and lots of electrical cable ties...
Only had 2 swoops. Gave up after around 80m.
Horrific!! i have spikes on my helmet n it still didn't deter it. just kept coming at my backpack and head. 2 days in a row, around the same spot persistent bugger!!
Very aggressive, no contact but chased me for 700m at 35km/h.
Swooping and squarking magpie continuous whilst walking
Swooped from behind as I cycled past the park
Large magpie swooped me while I was riding a bike. Swooped around 3-4 times over a distance of about 100 metres
One magpie swooped and made contact many times from the side and behind. Drew blood from my ear. Persistent bird! Started on Fullham Rd and continued halfway down Smith St. I pedalled furiously - the further away I got, the less frequent the swoops were but it stayed just behind me as if to escort me out. Once it was finished with me, it returned to swoop my partner down Fulham Rd (we'd split up at the corner).
A magpie swooped.
Magpie swooped persistently as I rode.
Swooped numerous times while cycling. Magpie quite aggressive with its beak makinncontact with my neck twice. Fortunately no injuries to me or the bird.
Swooped while cycling. Maggie not too aggressive.
Attempting pull-ups, was persistently swooped, over six times.
The magpie chased me around the block before it gave up, pecking me twice on the back of my head, drawing blood, and trying to go for my face. Most vicious swoop I've ever experienced.
A gentle tap on the helmet from behind!
Riding up an incline west fairly slowly, this magpie circled me 6 times before I managed to escape their territory. Pretty agrgressive!
Low swooping attack from behind, persisted for a while as I rode away. Frankly, Glen Iris is scary- got swooped by five different magpies in 15 minutes!
2 birds attacking
It's still there aaaaaaaagghhhhhhhhhhh
We've been so busy this season, here's a collection of news articles and interviews with MagpieAlert.com.
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"Whether you are cycling, walking, running, skateboarding or just in your back yard we want to hear from you! So please take some time and record your attack here. Editor, MagpieAlert
I was on my usual 60km Sunday cycle route, cycling minding my own business when suddenly there was a snapping at my ear. I put my foot to the pedals and sped up, he came back for more and eventually gave up after about 150m.
Well did my cable tied helmet work? Having been attacked the previous week I'm not afraid to admit that I was a wee bit hesitant!
We would very much like to hear from you if you have swooping magpie attack stories to share with Australia. Feel free to submit a review and pictures of your attempts to outwit and beat the magpies!
If you have any good tips then we will add them to our helpful safety tips sections.
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