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 ...

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 12-year-old West Australian schoolgirl has been left with a devastating eye injury after being swooped by a magpie on her way home from school – an accident that will now see her face up to 18 ...

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 ...

In a recent viral TikTok, a person gets out of their car and is confronted with an aggressive magpie. The bird continuously swoops and claws at the passerby as they try to get away, swatting their ...

Despite being tipped to win the Guardian Australia and Birdlife Australia competition, the ibis was pipped to the post by the swooping magpie which was named the winner at 7.45am today on ABC news ...

A triathlete in northern New South Wales has shared a painful encounter with a swooping magpie, capturing the incident on video as the aggressive bird drew blood during his ride. Matthew Hauser, an ...