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 ...

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 ...

A cyclist has died after swerving out of the path of a swooping magpie in Australia, police have said. The 76-year-old man veered off a path to avoid the bird while riding his bike in Nicholson Park ...

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 ...

Just days into spring, magpie swooping season is well and truly in flight. It’s already become such an issue for one northwest Sydney suburb that its council was reportedly forced to shoot a ...