‘This is the only way’: Aussie’s trick to stop magpies swooping him
Magpies only swoop within about 100 metres of their nest, with Mr Dooley advising people to move “quickly and calmly out of ...
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What do I do if a magpie swoops? Here's some tips to help protect yourself from a swooping bird
The birds swoop to protect their chicks and wildlife experts advice people not to react aggressively towards swooping magpies. There are measures you can take to help protect yourself ...
Bird whisperer shares simple way to avoid swooping magpies
In a scene reminiscent of a Disney Princess movie, TikToker Lewis Spears filmed himself whistling while a group of magpies ...
Are you my baby? The clever ways that brood parasites trick other birds
Cuckoos, cowbirds, and other species outsource their parental duties. Scientists are uncovering new twists in this sneaky—and ...
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Magpie swooping season is here – but to these birds, not all humans are equal
But while birds the world over swoop to protect their offspring, our reaction to the behaviour here is uniquely Australian. We may be fond of our feathery friends most of the year, but during ...
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In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch
The birds swoop in and dig their razor-like talons into their prey’s spine at the back of their skull, sometimes taking out young impalas or gazelles far above their weight class.
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Swooping bird attack leaves real estate agent bleeding
Mr Hartley was not the only person who was targeted by birds this year. Brisbane City Council received 149 notifications of swooping birds-related incidents until last week, with Greenslopes ...