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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Australian magpies are notorious for their habits, which can lead to injury and human suffering - swooping. This nasty habit exists to protect bird territory when magpies feel the nest is under threat during the nesting season, and can lead to injuries to the skin, eyes, and sometimes torn pieces of flesh as a result of beak or claw contact.

Unfortunately, as noted by the Trauma Research Center at Flinder University, people even died in the sudden raids of forty. could not operate a bicycle after a raid on the temple. Hopefully this horrific outcome is a very rare example, but even a moderately strong plaque won't be a fun experience and it's important to take precautions about being able to control our own behavior, not the birds.

Steps

1. 1 Be carefull. Look out for the nesting sites of the magpies. If you notice that magpies have started nest-building activities in the area where you are walking or cycling, then it is time to start a new route for nesting season. Magpies spawn in both urban, suburban and rural areas, so don't relax if you live in Concretville, there are probably eucalyptus trees in your area as well, attracting nesting magpies.
2. 2 Let others know. Inform the local council about magpies nesting in your area. This will allow the council to leave a warning that will alert everyone in your area to be careful. In the meantime, make your own temporary sign to help alert others.
3. 3 Never chase forty. A magpie who has experienced persecution ceases to trust people. Do not throw stones or other objects into the nest, climb a tree or try to take chicks out of the nest or provoke magpies in any way, such as waving clothes in the air next to them or similar quick and threatening actions. Remember that magpies are desperate defenders of the family and will definitely react if they sense that the chicks are under threat.
4. 4 Take action to avoid danger. If you find yourself walking or cycling through an area where magpies can dive and it is too late to retreat, take steps to avoid danger in order to protect yourself:
   • Keep calm.This is the most important thing - do not shout, do not wave your arms or run away with a squeal. This reaction is panic-stricken and the worst thing you can do. Unfortunately, children do this a lot, so teach them to stay calm from childhood.
   • Walk fast, but don't run. Be careful, watch out for the magpies, and if you are really worried, raise your folded arms above your head to protect your head and eyes.
   • Try to keep your eyes on the forty. Magpies usually attack from behind and it is known that they can attack much less often if they are being watched directly. This means that the magpie should be able to see your eyes looking in her direction. Try to maintain this eye contact throughout your journey. You can also try backing away, but only if there is nothing in the way, otherwise you may injure yourself by tripping over something.
   • If you are on a bike or horse, get off. The bicycles are the most annoying forty, and that goes to the local postman delivering our mail. Bicycles are the main cause of accidents with forty people being raided. The helmet will protect you and you will not be distracted while riding the bird diving on your face.
5. 5 Don't come back after a collision. Australian magpies have an incredible memory (like all ravens, they are very intelligent) and will attack the same people over and over again. Besides, it will be very bad if you happen to be like the one they attacked before ...
6. 6 Improvise finding solutions. If you have no choice but to continue to be in an area with forty (for example, farmers rarely have the opportunity to leave the farm alone for 6 weeks), then it's time to apply some tricks to protect yourself. Here are some tips:
   • Wear your eyes at the back of your head. No, this is not a joke! For the reason above and for the reason that magpies are less likely to attack if you look at them. To this end, attach fake eyes to your headdress to make the magpies think you are looking at them from either side of your head. Store-bought eyes are perfect - glue them on and put them away when not needed. Another trick is to wear glasses backwards.
   • If you ride a bike, you can attach many brightly colored plastic straps to your helmet. By not cutting off excess length, you will create a vivid distraction, which many people believe is more effective than artificial eyes at the back of the head, or use them in conjunction with them.
   • Make a hat out of an ice cream container. Sew a few elastic bands to it with staples to make a chin strap, and put it over your head. If the magpies begin to dive, they hit the plastic and cause less injury (hopefully, do without them).
   • Wear a sturdy hat.
   • Use an umbrella or cane. If you have an umbrella, open it and walk with it. An added benefit that it also saves you from the sun! If you have a cane, just hold it up to look big. If the magpie attacks, then most likely the highest point - your cane or umbrella. Under no circumstances should you wave objects in front of a magpie, otherwise she will feel that you are provoking her and will attack you. A branch with leaves is ideal, as the movement of the leaves from the wind can discourage a potential raider.
7. 7 Tie a steel nut to the end of the rope. Roll it over your head. You will look like a helicopter, but the magpie will not want to participate in this process!
   • Be unpredictable. Magpies can be waiting for you if you show up regularly. Be inconsistent and don't follow a schedule. This way, magpies are less likely to be ready to attack you.
8. 8 Keep in mind that the most aggressive magpies can attack from the ground, targeting the face and eyes. These are problem birds and you must immediately alert your state or local parks or environmental department. If you encounter a bird in such a situation, cover and protect your eyes, no matter what, and leave this place.
9. 9 Be kind. These birds are extremely intelligent and love family. Their singing is uplifting, not to mention how graceful they are. Sure, their raids can be annoying annually for 4-6 weeks of your life, but we pay this small price to help protect a beautiful piece of Australian nature. Coexisting with a magpie can be hassle-free once you know how and when to be prepared. Only a small percentage of forty see people as a threat and resort to raids, and even then only in limited areas.
10. 10 Create a database of forty habitats in your area. This online base will benefit cyclists, horse riders, joggers and walkers in your area. You can even do it on the wiki! Include the time, place, and case reports to alert others to be more careful.

Tips

• Magpies are found in New South Wales, Victoria, eastern South Australia, Tasmania and coastal Queensland.
• The nesting season varies depending on which part of Australia you are in. While the season is from July to November, but usually the worst period is from August to November (spring time) and usually lasts 4-6 weeks while the chicks are in the nests. The rest of the year is magpie and people can happily coexist.
• Australian magpies live in family groups. These groups can contain from 3 to 20 birds. Moving an aggressive male to a different area usually results in the other male taking on the role and protecting the chicks, even if they are not his own! How can you not love a bird with such close family ties.
• Raising children to understand and respect forty will go a long way and help them stay calm in case they are attacked by forty. A good site to start with is the Australian Museum site; the link is given below.
• Only males attack forty and, interestingly, they attack more men than women (as evidenced by Scribbly Gum, in the entire life of Australians there have been cases of forty attacks on 90% of men and 72% of women. Of all women attacked, 60-75% have rough or masculine features).
• Do you want to hear the voice of this glorious bird? Australians adore it, and it is closely associated with the daily accompanying background sounds; come here to listen. (government agency source).

Warnings

• Don't run - it annoys the birds; always walk calmly and quickly.
• If magpies become a source of serious concern in your area, contact your local authorities or police, or the National Park Service in your state or area.
• It is illegal to kill forty in Australia because they are protected native species.

What do you need

• Hat
• Simulated eyes
• Ice cream container
• Plastic ties