Magpies breed between August and October and can swoop if they feel threatened.
Swooping can occur any time of the year, however it is increased in Spring when the birds are protecting their nests.
Council encourages people to be on alert and aware of the areas that magpies reside in, where swooping may occur.
Tips to avoid being swooped
- Know your local swooping hotspots
- Avoid the area
- Move quickly
- Cover your head
- Eyes at the back of your head
- Do not harass wildlife
- Do not destroy nests
- Don’t feed swooping birds.
- Travel in a group
- Notify others
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