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MAGPIE SAFETY

Keep alert for any magpie nesting sites 

Birds often target individuals  

Wear sun glasses and a hat 

If a magpie swoops while you're cycling get off your bike and walk 

Do not provoke the magpies, they are very territorial 

Try making friends with the magpies by feeding them  

Big movements appear aggressive and provoke further attack  

Plan your routes to avoid magpie nesting sites  

Magpies have good memories and can attack the same people over subsequent seasons 

Source magpiealert.com  

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