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Magpie Swoops and Bird Diplomacy | Perth News
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A British expat’s terrifying magpie swoop on his bike in 2013 sparked a nationwide obsession—and a website. Jon Clark built Magpie Alert, a real-time map of bird attacks, turning a local nuisance into Aussie pop culture. As swooping season hits every spring, Aussies are deploying wild defenses: googly-eyed helmets, Afro wigs to snag feathers, reflective tape that blares light and sound, and even “bird diplomacy” via mimicry. Some even try feeding the birds—because apparently, snacks = peace treaties.
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