What attracts magpies to swoop? Australian magpies are territorial and will defend the area around their nests from anything (or anyone) they perceive as a threat. According to the Australian Museum, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Specialized "PieProof" helmets that protect ears and faces have also become popular during swooping season. Media reports have ...

These birds are flying high — and apparently getting high — as a kite. Seagulls that reside in some seaside towns in the United Kingdom are allegedly feeling the effects of a drug called “spice” after ...

We’re only two months into the four-month magpie “swooping season” but already more than 600 Australians have been attacked and almost 70 have been injured. And ...

(CNN) — An Australian family is mourning the loss of a five-month-old girl who died after her mother tried to protect her from a swooping magpie. Baby Mia was in her mother’s arms when a magpie ...

Local News Owl turf war in Cambridge sparks ‘swooping’ reports at Fresh Pond Cambridge Ranger Tim Puopolo said barred owls are the most likely culprit behind recent "owl-swoop" reports at Fresh Pond.

Each and every rider at the 2022 UCI Road World Championships will, of course, be wearing a helmet - an obligatory measure to defend against head injuries in the event of crashes. But the lids will ...