⚠️👀 It’s that time again – magpie swooping season!

Did you know that nearly all magpie swoops are performed by the male protecting their babies?

For about 6 weeks from late August to mid-October, they protect their nests from when the eggs are laid until the young birds are ready to move out.

And despite their reputation, magpie 'attacks' are relatively rare – less than 10% of male magpies swoop people, and of those that do, only a tiny minority actually make contact. Most of the time, birds will make a harmless (though often terrifying) near miss, accompanied by beak clicking.... so best to be alert, but not alarmed!

Check out www.magpiealert.com for reported swooping incidents or to report an incident. And for handy tips on how to avoid being swooped