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Magpie swooping season’s back

August 23, 2024 8:24 am in by
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Magpie swooping season is back.

There has been at least one incident across Greater Geelong recently.

A cyclist reported being swooped on last week in Drysdale, according to the Magpie Alert website.

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Males tend to swoop between August and October, as a scare tactic to keep their chicks safe.

Experts recommend wearing sunglasses and hats when out walking or cycling, avoiding eye contact and not waving arms around aggressively.

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