Do you know where the magpie hotspots are?
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Principal Environmental Health Officer Scott Dandridge said people can reduce their impact by not provoking or harassing a magpie and avoiding areas where magpies are known to swoop.
He said magpies initially attack from the back, but can swoop back around, therefore wearing a hat and sunglasses can be a form of protection.
“We are asking the community to let us know where the known hotspots are in the shire for magpie swooping so we can publicise this and help inform our residents of areas to avoid or be extra careful of,” he said.
“Magpies are also known for swooping people riding bikes and I would recommend wearing a helmet and walking your bike through the magpie nesting areas.
“Remember that magpies are just trying to protect their nests and they are protected fauna, therefore, it is illegal to intentionally kill or injure magpies.”
If you know of an area in the Shire that is known for swooping magpies either send the Shire of Harvey a message on Instagram or email [email protected] with the subject line Magpie Swooping Area.