Magpies are territorial and when they are nesting (August / September / October) they defend their nest.
For some reason they consider cyclists to be a threat. It appears that they don't like cyclists helmets and will swoop to frighten the cyclist (often very effectively).
They seem to prefer to attack from behind and will swoop and then withdraw often making contact with the helmet.
This does not hurt but can scare cyclists who are not expecting the attack
For some reason they consider cyclists to be a threat. It appears that they don't like cyclists helmets and will swoop to frighten the cyclist (often very effectively).
They seem to prefer to attack from behind and will swoop and then withdraw often making contact with the helmet.
This does not hurt but can scare cyclists who are not expecting the attack
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