It’s the first day of spring Down Under, which means it’s #SwoopingSeason.

For nine months of the year, magpies are one of Australia's loveliest, most appreciated birds...

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Then spring arrives, and OMFG!

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In spring breeding male magpies become very aggressive to anyone approaching their nests.

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Cyclists find themselves becoming favoured targets.

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