Magpie swooping season is in full swing: Here’s how to avoid an attack

Many Australians fear a magpie’s swoop, but there are some measures you can take to avoid it. Photo: ABC

For many Australians, spring means warmer weather, a countdown to the AFL grand final, and always being prepared to run from a swooping magpie.

The dreaded swooping season coincides with the time magpies look after their nest of eggs or chicks, a period that can last up to eight weeks between July and November.