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| Today | This Year | |
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Swoops |
32 | 3400 |
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Injuries |
6 | 385 |
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Swooped low from other side of creek and trail over to us.
Reported by Mel B
Country road with magpie multiple swoops hitting the back of the helmet
Reported by Greg Dalton
Magpie tried to go for the ear four times as I was heading south, third hit drew some blood. The bird seems to live near the corner of Troughton rd and Sherrington st.
Reported by Brent Paolo Orpilla
Only swooping bike riders. Swooped multiple bike riders over 10mins.
Reported by Alanna Bowen
This little guy is a regular in this spot, and I got my first swoop today! It was right on school pick up time, and I think he gets stirred up by all the kids riding past, because he didn't...
Reported by Cogez
Cycling eastward on trail. Swooped from behind about 20-30cm from face. No sound, no contact. Magpie landed nearby and continued watching me
Reported by J S
Magpie gave me a fright for sure, just swooped , no contact, but persistent
Reported by Dave J
Witnessed e-scooter rider being swooped.
Reported by Ally
Swooped twice whilst cycling
Reported by JD
Swooped
Reported by Momo
Magpie swoop near spotlight. Very agressive. Kept walkimg as i had my children with me. Just ignored it and paid no mind until it connected with my head and drew blood
Reported by Red Veness
swooped twice while cycling, no contact
Reported by marcus K
Walking along Edgar street in Kingsville and was swooped a couple times from behind. After confronting the magpie by swinging my arms at it on it's third attempt it flew away but continued to stalk me by...
Reported by Pheel
She is back and on onto cyclist based through the trees.
Reported by Brad S
Swooped twice whilst turning left into Joseph Avenue from Cedrela Street. Bird did not strike. Probably a lapwing or similar.
Reported by Brian OHare
Swooped from behind without warning while cycling east on footpath. Magpie quite aggressive and struck on side of face a few times. Fortunately no injury,
Reported by Michael N
Old mate is back :-) He sits on the corner of Selwyn and Russell and can range across Shirley Lane as well if he spots you Chased me the bulk of Selwyn. Total Swoops: 3
Reported by PaulB
Old matey is back this year for another round of swooping you are you ride up the hill! ????
Reported by Magpie Alert
Attacked while walking down the street
Reported by Liam curran
Walking, seems like one nest in one of the trees on Cameron Avenue located on the side of the road where traffic is heading east.
Reported by lachlan
Riding bike through park when magpie swopped, honestly the worst swoop ever, no commitment, magpie was a coward.
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