Watch out, Magpies about

23 August, 2013
Author: Charles Hodgson

  • Avoid areas where a nesting magpie is swooping
  • Wear a hat or hold an umbrella or school bag over your head
  • Dismount your bike and walk quickly through the area
  • Where possible, walk in groups or move quickly through the area but don’t run
  • Don’t fight back – throwing sticks at magpies will only make it defend its nest more aggressively next time
  • Contact council to put up warning signage.

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