Magpies Swooping!

My youngest granddaughter came to visit today and she was swooped on and bitten on the head by a magpie.  They have been vicious lately. Reg always wears a hat when he walks, I must remember, to do the same. Magpies can be scared away by some clothes, my grandchildren were hats with eyes painted on the top of them when they are in the bush this time of year to keep the Magpies away.

Swooping birds can be a frightening experience, magpies are among the most aggressive when it comes protecting their eggs and young during breeding season.

You can also download a 'Swoop Off' Kit, which contains a printable set of ‘eyes', a warning sign and a top 10 tips fact sheet.Most birds will swoop within 30-50 meters of their nest,

Swooping birds can cause injuries. They usually attack with their beaks and aim for the scalp, face or eyes. If bike riders are swooped they could lose their balance, fall off, or ride into the path of cars. A bird swooping can be a frightening experience for children. Swooping birds can also spook horses.Most birds swoop only during the nesting and rearing period. They are only trying to protect their territory, nests, eggs and young. Most swooping behaviour is a For more information you want more information about swooping birds please contact the DSE Customer Service Centre on telephone 136 186.

The images shown are of several of my are fridge magnets, these can be ordered through the pages within this website or by sending a strong self addressed envelope and a $15. Australian postal order  (for Australian delivery only)  Marking on the inside flap of the envelope, Magpies Swoop,Blog - Magnets
Send to:-
Kathryn Shell
191 Natalie Street
Vara-Ville Village,
Mooroopna,
Victoria
3629
 

 


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