Cyclist Puts Body on the Line to Understand Magpie Swooping
A Canberra-based cycling enthusiast, Stephanie Skinner, is testing various magpie deterrent strategies to understand the science behind their swooping behavior.
Skinner, 30, has been cycling to work for seven years and has had numerous encounters with the local magpie population, prompting her to investigate ways to avoid their attacks.
- A blonde wig
- A latex seagull mask
are among the deterrents she is testing, with often humorous results, which she documents on her Instagram account.
The arrival of springtime is enough to strike fear into the very heart and soul of every Aussie, for 'tis the season when magpies choose violence.
Author's summary: Cyclist tests magpie deterrents.
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