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'Still gets the heart going': What I learned from over 50,000 Australian Magpie swoopings (www.sbs.com.au)
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[–] 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

If there is one in your area, feed it. Buy a small bag of dry dog food or dog treats and throw a few to the magpie whenever you walk or ride past, all year long.

They will recognise you as a friend and not swoop you. And you have a new friend.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago* (1 child)

    I mean no offense, but I looked into feeding birds, and dog and cat food, mince etc was not recommended,

    IIRC, mealworm was best, but they recommended not feeding them so they don't become reliant on us.

    or it may have been kookys....

    Pls research first

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