Spring is in the air and with it comes swooping season for the infamous magpie birds. These iconic black and white birds, native to Australia, are generally charming songbirds, but during breeding ...

"Pretty well every spring time there's magpies swooping. Most of them are fairly civilised about it but occasionally there's one that takes it very seriously and may draw blood. "But most of the ...

The start of spring coincides with magpie swooping season. Up and down New Zealand cyclists, golfers, farmers and pedestrians just minding their own business are all fair game once they step ...

Magpies can pose a challenge for gardeners, and their swooping behaviour to safeguard their nests can disrupt families looking to enjoy their outdoor areas. However, an almost outdated technology ...

A magpie keeping a close eye on things. In the peak magpie swooping season, this was a dangerous shot! Credit: Ryan Newton/Getty Images Have you ever seen a sign in your local park that says ...

The birds also have a reputation for being aggressive and swooping to protect their young and nesting areas. Although magpies in the UK don't swoop as much as their Australian counterparts ...