Australia's Magpie Swooping Map 2025!

Australia's social website to track aggressive swooping magpies in your area. If you are a cyclist, walker, runner or maybe a concerned member of the public then help protect others and share swooping magpie attacks on-line here!

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Reported activity: standard swoop, active in the last weekaggressive swoop, active within the last 4 weeks < 4 weeks - standard swoop, last reported active 4-8 weeks agoaggressive swoop, last reported active 4-8 weeks ago 4-8 weeks - standard swoop, last reported active over 8 weeks agoaggressive swoop, last reported active over 8 weeks ago 8+ weeks Active(wks):standard swoop, active in the last weekaggressive swoop, active within the last 4 weeks < 4-standard swoop, last reported active 4-8 weeks agoaggressive swoop, last reported active 4-8 weeks ago 4-8-standard swoop, last reported active over 8 weeks agoaggressive swoop, last reported active over 8 weeks ago 8+

Latest Stats

Today This Year
standard swoop, no contact

Swoops

 0 4671
aggressive swoop, caused injury

Injuries

 0 561

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Recent Attack details for Australia

Magpie attack on Walker

standard swoop, no contact
7 Ida St, Hornsby NSW 2077

Got clipped with a wing while walking. Maggie is bike friendly though.

Reported by Maciej Turecki

Magpie attack on Cyclist

standard swoop, no contact
7 Blythe Cl, Kaleen ACT 2617

He's inconsistent, sometimes swoops, sometimes doesn't. Contacted my shoulder, doesn't like the cable ties. Silent attacks.

Reported by MJF

Magpie attack on Walker

standard swoop, no contact
91 Plumosa Ct, Broadbeach Waters QLD 4218

Swiped while walking

Reported by Aisling

Magpie attack on Cyclist

standard swoop, no contact
433 Main St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169

Cycling northbound. Swooped once and made contact with left side of the helmet. No injury.

Reported by Michael Wang

Magpie attack on Cyclist

standard swoop, no contact
35 Oak St, Emu Park QLD 4710

thought this magpie had stopped as had not seen him in a week, its till there. first recorded in sept

Reported by Bill Legg

Magpie attack on Runner

standard swoop, no contact
27 Gibson St, Boorooma NSW 2650

Swooped while jogging

Reported by Yamin

Magpie attack on Cyclist

standard swoop, no contact
36 Saltwater Ct, Mulambin QLD 4703

first recorded attack at this location, came at ne screaming like a banshee and hit me very hard on helmet, a late starter??

Reported by Bill Legg

Magpie attack on Runner

standard swoop, no contact
22 Napoleon Way, Craigie WA 6025

Swooped whilst running. Was chased for about 50m.

Reported by Sander

Magpie attack on Cyclist

agressive swoop, caused injury
59 Hacking Dr, Narellan Vale NSW 2567

My coworker was swooped and hit from behind whilst riding and sustained a small cut above right eye. Knocked their sunnies off onto the road. When they went to retrieve them the Maggie had another crack...

Reported by Loretta F

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Magpie attack on Cyclist

standard swoop, no contact
Sparks Rd Before Egmont Rd, Henderson WA 6166

Swooped while cycling

Reported by Andrew C

Magpie attack on Cyclist

standard swoop, no contact
123 Chandos St, Crows Nest NSW 2065

Close swoop on busy road, very dangerous.

Reported by T

Magpie attack on Walker

agressive swoop, caused injury
34 Amery St, Moorooka QLD 4105

I did not see the actual bird but it flew at me from the side and hit my face near my eyebrow drawing blood. I was walking on the car dealership side of the road under the trees.

Reported by Isabella McConnell
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Magpie attack on Cyclist

standard swoop, no contact
55 Freshwater Creek Rd, Mango Hill QLD 4509

Swooped while cycling just after coming under the little train bridge

Reported by Theo Spierings

Magpie attack on Walker

standard swoop, no contact
Coral Palms, 14 Dunlop Ct, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218

Swooped while walking

Reported by Aisling

Magpie attack on E-Scooterist

standard swoop, no contact
Shop 7/131 Anzac Ave, Newtown QLD 4350

Been attacked multiple times here begging, talking it out etc doesnt work he just wants blood luckily only have made contact with my helmet. Swoops alot like 3 times in a row, quick attac...

Reported by Cooley Rae

Magpie attack on Person

standard swoop, no contact
81 Batchelor Parade, Moranbah QLD 4744

... A second swoop from the rear. I'm jolted with force back into myself. Aerial assault confirmed. I'm outnumbered....

Reported by MillyGotMuggedByABird

Magpie attack on Person

standard swoop, no contact
81 Batchelor Parade, Moranbah QLD 4744

The mission was clear: escape work function, secure counter lunch, return with dignity (and sliders) intact. Unfortunately fate and feathers had other plans. Securing...

Reported by MillyGotMuggedByABird

Magpie attack on Runner

standard swoop, no contact
Gnangara Rd After Neary Bvd, Aveley WA 6069

Swooped whilst running

Reported by Andrew H

Magpie attack on Cyclist

agressive swoop, caused injury
45 Maryborough Hervey Bay Rd, Eli Waters QLD 4655

Swooped in on my husband and attacked his right ear and elbow. 2nd time in 2 days. Blood drawn.

Reported by Ken

Magpie attack on Cyclist

standard swoop, no contact
PHQW+9G Dubbo NSW

Just a learner ;) Missed my helmet each time

Reported by Lynton A

Magpie attack on Cyclist

standard swoop, no contact
4 South St, Dubbo NSW 2830

Hit my helmet a few times

Reported by Lynton A
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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