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Why Magpies Swoop Cyclists

Posted: 01/09/2023 Out and About

Why do magpies go for bike riders & how do you stop them? We're doing some myth-busting, including whether you should try to feed a feathery attacker.   Read More

Three magpies on some grass, all concentrating on the ground. A screaming girl's head has been photoshopped in front of them, to humorous effect.

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