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Cracticus tibicen is the Australian Magpie (though one of the subspecies is called Cracticus tyrannica, for good reason). During Spring they are prone to insane fits of territorial rage, especially if you happen to pass through their patch whilst riding a bicycle.
People have tried all manner of
defences against them, the latest being to attach long ZipLoc cable ties to your bike helmet, to stop them swooping from behind and smacking you in the back of the head.
Magpies leave eagles alone, so this might work.
Is there any other reliable method of discouraging a bird species that is protected by law?
The eagle has landed
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Put a cat in a basket on the back of your bike? |
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I was once carrying a cat from my car to a vet clinic when a swarm of magpies attacked. They were going for the cat and very aggressive. |
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There has been one death attributed to magpies in Australia, along with many facial and eye injuries, as they are known to land on the chest and attack the eyes and face. |
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Is the Australian Magpie as attracted to shiny things as it's far less violent european brethren (and sistren)? If so, some sort of jewellery chaff launcher could be the solution. |
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It's distantly related to the Corvids (Crows, Ravens and Euro Magpies). |
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They're odd buggers. If you watch them searching for grubs on a lawn you notice they stop and listen, head cocked to one side, to detect scarab larvae moving underground, before digging them up. Observing them closely is like watching the hunting scenes in Jurassic Park. |
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Funny you should mention that.
I was watching crows hunting for worms on the grass the other day and they acted in concert like wolves. One bird would remain unmoving and listening to the ground while the rest of the flock bounced in place in a rather large circle around the one that was listening, and they took turns being the listener. |
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As for a non-lethal way to defend against protected birds I would recommend a whiffle bat. |
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Would it help to wear a fake Tippi Hedren head? |
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Remember your recent Duck-themed idea? Replace it with a fake
hawk or eagle. Or a falcon. |
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