{"id":37892,"date":"2013-07-04T18:02:10","date_gmt":"2013-07-04T08:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=37892"},"modified":"2020-09-15T12:11:20","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T02:11:20","slug":"its-magpie-time-again-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2013\/07\/04\/its-magpie-time-again-2\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Magpie Time Again!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Magpies will start their breeding season this month (Photo: Wikipedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>July 4, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Magpies will soon be patrolling their territories again but a few simple actions could help people avoid or minimise the chances of injury from swooping birds. <\/p>\n

Environment and Heritage Protection Department Wildlife Management Director Rebecca Williams said it was important to be “magpie-smart” during the breeding season.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot all magpies swoop but when they do it can be frightening if you\u2019re not prepared,\u201d Ms Williams said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost swooping is by the male magpie and almost entirely in the immediate area around the nest tree.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe behaviour peaks from August to October but can occur anytime during the magpie breeding season which lasts from July until December.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you can\u2019t avoid the area it\u2019s best to move through it quickly, but don\u2019t run. Cyclists should dismount and walk through the territory to avoid the risk of injury from a fall or collision. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere are some simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of an attack and one of the most popular for cyclists in recent years has been the \u2018space helmet\u2019 look. <\/p>\n

\u201cAttach some large plastic cable ties of any colour to your bike helmet so they stick up like antennae and aggressive magpies will be more likely to leave you in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Williams said walkers had found carrying an umbrella or wearing a hat and sunglasses were also useful in deterring magpie attacks.<\/p>\n

\u201cMums and dads should make sure their children are magpie-smart when going outdoors,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cExplain that the male magpie\u2019s aim is to drive perceived intruders away from the nest, not to cause injury. The swooping nearly always stops once you leave the area.<\/p>\n

“Remember that birds that swoop will only do so for about six to eight weeks of the year.”<\/p>\n

EHP does not remove magpies, but in some situations local licensed contractors will perform this service. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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