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Temporary warning signs have been erected by the SBRC at reported attack sites … residents have been advised to report aggressive magpies to Council again this year<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 18, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

With magpie breeding season now in full swing, South Burnett Regional Council officers have begun receiving reports about attacks.<\/p>\n

Cr Scott Henschen told the Council’s recent Liveability standing committee meeting that the bulk of this year’s attacks have been coming from the Wondai area, followed by Kingaroy.<\/p>\n

Warning signs alerting residents to swooping magpies have now been erected at reported attack sites.<\/p>\n

Staff are also creating a master list of attacks to see if they warrant the engagement of a licensed bird relocator.<\/p>\n

In 2019, the Council started erecting warning signs about swooping magpies on the Rail Trail at the request of the South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association. <\/strong><\/p>\n

And last year – after more approaches from the community – the Council hired a bird relocation professional to capture a dozen of the region’s most aggressive magpies and move them to more remote sites.<\/p>\n

Cr Henschen warned that if the Council does need to hire a bird relocator again, high demand for their services from major population areas means very few are available.<\/p>\n

However, staff will continue to search for a contractor to service the region’s priority sites if it becomes necessary.<\/p>\n

Magpie breeding season – when some magpies become overly aggressive about protecting their nests – usually occurs from late August to mid-October in the South Burnett.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After this the birds pose no threat.<\/p>\n

However breeding season can last as long as from July to December, depending on weather and other conditions.<\/p>\n

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