In Australia, the period when magpies are most likely to attack is known as 'swooping season', which takes place during the spring months from August to November. This aligns with the birth of new ...

The birds also have a reputation for being aggressive and swooping to protect their young and nesting areas. Although magpies in the UK don't swoop as much as their Australian counterparts ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Like many Australians, actor and Play School presenter Justine Clarke is not the biggest fan of magpies – she is also prey to the ...

"We call it 'doble crema,' which is slightly similar to mozzarella, as it melts quite nicely when heated. The cheese tends to ...

he was a handy Australian rules footballer. Special mentions: Mostyn Bowen (Jets), Lachlan Coburn (Jets), Fa’apale Feaunati, Xzavier Timoeto and Elsiyah Laumatia (Magpies), Will Graham (Falcons ...

While not lethal, it causes considerable pain and swelling. Though they appear benign, Australian Magpies are notorious for aggressive swooping during breeding seasons, capable of causing injury.

The Magpies have been close to securing several ... Jimmy Bartel and coach Chris Scott to South Australia to meet with the onballer. Remarkably, this was during the middle of the season, causing ...

The NPWS assessed the bird and concluded the bird's behaviour was "different to regular protective swooping". A community website known as Magpie Alert documents attacks all over Australia, mapping ...