Magpie swooping season is upon us folks, which means trying to dodge those feisty beasts becomes a competitive sport. We know all the tips; don’t make eye contact, keep walking and don’t stop, wear ...

We’re only two months into the four-month magpie “swooping season” but already more than 600 Australians have been attacked and almost 70 have been injured. And ...

"Come outside any time at all if you want an ass kicking." — Australian magpies, probably Credit: Fairfax Media via Getty Images Australia has a reputation for terrifying, deadly animals, from brown ...

A magpie "monster" that had been terrorizing people in Sydney was shot down on the orders of neighborhood officials, much to the distress of animal rights activists. The Australian magpie was shot ...

It's spring in Australia, and the magpies are swooping. This sleek, black-and-white bird turns aggressive in September and October, when male magpies protect their fledglings by dive-bombing ...

It's spring, which means magpie swooping season is upon us again. It's easy to forget after the quiet calm of winter, until you're walking through the park and get accosted by a flurry of feathers.