Magpies, Magpies and more bloody maggies!

[Bogan]

Just about had enough of the magpies this year. I cannot remember a year where I have been bombed, pecked and whatever as many times as this year. The helmet got hit 9 times in 50 minutes last week. Has it been the same for everybody in Oz?

[silvalis]

I got bombed and slapped in the side of the head not long ago and chased early in the season.

[KCookie]

Couple of months ago had the same thing happen. The following week the bloody magpies bombed me again in exactly the same spot, was lucky today nothing happened.

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[dereksmalls]

Happens in NZ too. Rumour is one caused a cyclist death a few weeks back when he was hit by one and swerved into an oncoming vehicle. Touch wood I haven’t been attacked by one yet

[beanbiken]

Yeah I was out riding with my eldest son and I got swooped but timidly then the assassin had a more vicious attack on my son. Anyway he came off hit the blacktop, damaged himself and his colnago. I carry a selfie stick in my jersey pocket for defence but it can be a weapon as well.

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[Bogan]

Happens in NZ too. Rumour is one caused a cyclist death a few weeks back when he was hit by one and swerved into an oncoming vehicle. Touch wood I haven’t been attacked by one yet

Did you send them over here to annoy us??

[TonyM]

OMG ! Never heard of that before!
Is the colour of the helmet (like shiny) attracting them?

[beanbiken]

OMG ! Never heard of that before!
Is the colour of the helmet (like shiny) attracting them?

Tried all sorts of deterrents without luck. Helmet colour doesn't seem to be a factor. They see us as threats but if you are in a group you are safe. At the end of it it is only about 8 weeks of the year. It is only when you hear of injury or tragedy that it is more than a nuisance. They're not very braves having to attack from behind...... it seems that soon as I whip out my chrome stick and hold it in the air as a threat the leave us alone, and that is what works for me

[sugarkane]

I've had 2 of my racing drones attacked by magpies one of the attacks resulted in a crash that broke the frame

[Squashednuts]

OMG ! Never heard of that before!
Is the colour of the helmet (like shiny) attracting them?

No, the males are trying to protect their young.

Heaps of videos on You Tube

[Conza]

Not yet. Just a matter of time.

[Wookski]

I've had 2 of my racing drones attacked by magpies one of the attacks resulted in a crash that broke the frame

Enough with the bloody drones, you have caused enough trouble with those horrible things!

[sugarkane]

I've had 2 of my racing drones attacked by magpies one of the attacks resulted in a crash that broke the frame

Enough with the bloody drones, you have caused enough trouble with those horrible things!

Not my fault you can't go out side and enjoy things other than zwift

[Wookski]

I've had 2 of my racing drones attacked by magpies one of the attacks resulted in a crash that broke the frame

Enough with the bloody drones, you have caused enough trouble with those horrible things!

Not my fault you can't go out side and enjoy things other than zwift

Attacking people with drones is not equivalent to riding- go sort out my spooky!

[vanillaflyweight]

All the more reason to wear glasses while riding

http://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/mornings/spike-in-magpie-swooping-eye-injuries/9065258