It's that time of year again! Australian magpies are nesting and will attack almost anything within a few hundred meters of their nests. They'll swoop without provocation targeting cyclists, pedestrians, even other animals if they think they're a threat. Some of my previous magpie swooping footage has been used by the Australian Museum in Sydney and extensively in the media this time each year.
GPLama Magpie Photos: bit.ly/3juC05y
Cameras:
Hand Held: GoPro HERO 9 amzn.to/3jreVRp
Helmet Camera: amzn.to/3CcFFhh
Six Tips for Dealing with Swooping Magpies:
1 - If you're in a group, don't ride at the back. Let someone else take the hit! :)
2 - Cover your ears - They love a good ear scratch.
3 - Cover your neck - Another scratch zone.
4 - Sunglasses - Although they almost always attack from behind. Protect them anyway.
6 - Make eye contact - They won't swoop or come too close if you're looking at them.
6 - Raise a hand - That's usually all it'll take to keep them off your back, literally.
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