Specialized "PieProof" helmets that protect ears and faces have also become popular during swooping season. Media reports have cited injuries, event cancellations due to swooping-risks and accidents ...

If it’s swooping season in Australia, cyclists can sometimes find a whole other reason to have a helmet on: to stop pesky pecking magpies from doing some serious damage. That was the case for ...

LATROBE Valley residents are once again being urged to take care outdoors, with swooping season underway across the region. Magpies aren’t the only culprits. Plovers are also known to defend their ...

Australia's annual magpie swooping season is once again upon us and understanding the birds' behaviours can keep you safe from an attack. Magpies lay their eggs during September and become highly ...

When people think of notorious animals in Australia, they usually picture snakes, spiders, or sharks. But there's another creature causing a stir — not with venom or teeth, but with wings and attitude ...