Noisy miners, butcherbirds and masked lapwings will also go on the offensive to protect their eggs and youngFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s infamous magpies have started to attack – but they’re not the only birds you might fall victim to this swooping season.Lesser known suspects including noisy miners, butcherbirds and masked lapwings also swoop to protect their eggs and young, typically between August and October.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/sep/29/australia-magpie-swooping-season-birds-miners
Author : Sharlotte Thou
Publish date : 2024-09-29 00:00:17
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Australia’s magpie swooping season is here – but they aren’t the only birds to watch out for
