How to Keep Safe from Swooping Australian Magpies

How to survive magpie swooping season

😨 7 steps you can take to protect yourself from noisy miners and other swooping birds. Avoid the nest area of a known swooping bird, particularly from August to December, which is a common breeding time. Walk with a group of people where you can, as birds tend to swoop individuals. Wear a large hat, sunnies on the back of your head, or even ‘eyes’ stuck to a helmet or headwear when crossing a nesting area, as being looked at will deter some birds, like magpies. Use an umbrella when walking thro