Comments on: Magpie Season

By: Rodney Olsen

Rodney Olsen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:25:08 +0000

A friend pointed out this video recently. http://youtube.com/watch?v=9wHreVKgOT4

While it only focuses on one magpie, it does add some interest to the debate.

By: Chris L

Chris L — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:10:40 +0000

There is some debate about whether or not helmets really help when dealing specifically with magpies. Some argue that the magpies seem to be attracted by the helmet itself, or that a cyclist’s ears can become the target (as has happened to me on occasions). Others argue that tying some zip-ties to the helmet can ward them off.

The magpie season here in Queensland is just about over now, having started in July. I find the butcher birds who try to impersonate magpies to be far scarier. They tend to be a bit less precise, I’ve taken them in the face on occasions.

Oddly, I didn’t have any issues with mapgies when I was in WA in September, but the weather might have had something to do with that. I think I must be the first person in history to get snow in that part of the world.

By: Iris

Iris — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:12:54 +0000

Obviously I never met Magpies in breeding season – I enjoyed their playful company throughout our journeys, how they inspected or rather examined our car, the chairs and all we had outside…
Uh, but I´m warned – yay for helmets!

By: Barbara (Xerraire)

Barbara (Xerraire) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:25:15 +0000

I’ve heard about these magpies…they sound very aggressive this time of year!

Be careful!