Brisbane’s notorious feathered dive-bombers are officially back for another swooping season with more than a dozen magpies ...

Spring has sprung across the country - and while most Aussies are celebrating the end of winter, the seasonal change brings with it a new threat. More than 800 incidents have already been reported so ...

If you live in Australia or New Zealand, the coming of spring is a mixed blessing. The days get warmer. Flowers bloom. Birds nest. It's this last change which can be a problem. Nesting makes male ...

An author from the No.1 suburb for reported avian attacks said his prize-winning short story was inspired by increased ...

Magpies swoop when they have eggs and when they hatch. “Breeding is timed according to when it’s most suitable to have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Specialized "PieProof" helmets that protect ears and faces have also become popular during swooping season. Media reports have ...

Magpie swooping season is upon us folks, which means trying to dodge those feisty beasts becomes a competitive sport. We know all the tips; don’t make eye contact, keep walking and don’t stop, wear ...

Being swooped by a magpie is practically a rite of passage during nesting season. But a new app aims to change that.

Tuesday afternoon it started. I was waiting across the street from the office, anticipating getting a lift home from my partner; just standing quietly, watching the cars go by, and the busy pedestrian ...

If you live in Australia or New Zealand, the coming of spring is a mixed blessing. The days get warmer. Flowers bloom. Birds nest. It’s this last change which can be a problem. Nesting makes male ...

A swooping magpie has targeted a young footballer during a game in Adelaide in what one expert says may be a case of mistaken identity. Videos posted online show a young football player being swooped ...

They attack the unwary during nesting season, but how do magpies feel about being tagged as “sky bastards”?