Best defence against magpies.

Safety tip: On my property which is large, I've fed the magpies regularly and they have no issues with me (trust has been gained). However, it's a different story when they don't know you. Crazy helmet designs just seem to make them more anxious that you are a threat. An umbrella seems to work the best as they cannot see you (the threat) from behind and they wont attack from the front. Has taken 4 years to work this out sadly via trial & error, but it's about the most efficient way of not being attacked!

By SR

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Frances Manie
Super clever magpies! Just suggested feeding to befriend on another comment. Also not a fan of the crazy spike approach- saw on a cycling site that if you make a crest shape with your fingers (fingers spread, palm on side of helmet) this can work just as well). Planning to try out a similar shape made from that bird scare reflector stuff for next year. Fingers crossed it works and regarless, it won’t look as ridiculous nor vicious as the spikes!
November 25th, 2020

Lulu S
An umbrella is definitely the way to go! Excellent advice!
August 28th, 2019

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