We’re only two months into the four-month magpie “swooping season” but already more than 600 Australians have been attacked and almost 70 have been injured. And ...

Specialized "PieProof" helmets that protect ears and faces have also become popular during swooping season. Media reports have cited injuries, event cancellations due to swooping-risks and accidents ...

A cyclist has died after swerving out of the path of a swooping magpie in Australia, police have said. The 76-year-old man veered off a path to avoid the bird while riding his bike in Nicholson Park ...

It’s a scene being played out for walkers and cyclists in parks and reserves all over South Australia as magpie-swooping season – from August to October– returns in full flight. And while there might ...

It’s not COVID, it’s not heat, it’s not end-of-season fatigue - swooping magpies are the biggest threat to pro cyclists taking part in the UCI Road World Championships in Wollongong. “Angry Birds” is ...

Tuesday afternoon it started. I was waiting across the street from the office, anticipating getting a lift home from my partner; just standing quietly, watching the cars go by, and the busy pedestrian ...

Magpie swooping season is upon us folks, which means trying to dodge those feisty beasts becomes a competitive sport. We know all the tips; don’t make eye contact, keep walking and don’t stop, wear ...

If it’s swooping season in Australia, cyclists can sometimes find a whole other reason to have a helmet on: to stop pesky pecking magpies from doing some serious damage. That was the case for ...

Swooping magpies are common in Australia at this time of year, as male birds attempt to protect eggs and chicks in their nests from predators, reports the ABC. Official government websites give tips ...