Spring has sprung across the country and while most Australians are celebrating the end of winter, the seasonal change brings with it a new threat. More than 800 incidents have already been reported so far this magpie swooping season, and with two months to go, experts have revealed what Australians can expect and how they can be best protect themselves. Magpies will aggressively defend their nest for about six weeks after their babies have hatched, but only about 10 per cent of magpies turn to swooping humans. Cyclists are often targeted, potentially because they’re moving faster and that can seem more threatening to a magpie. So trying to walk briskly, but calmly without yelling or running can definitely help. Magpie breeding season generally finishes towards the end of October.
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