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Our fellow cyclists from Down Under are preparing for yet another series of aggressive bird attacks. Late August to early October is breeding time for Australian magpies, and while their European counterparts seem oblivious to cyclists even at that time, the riders in Australia get attacked very frequently.<\/strong>
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So much in fact that they have even started a website to track aggressive magpies in various parts of the country. Magpiealert.com has recorded 658 attacks so far this year, with 99 of those resulting in injuries. You can check your local area HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThey go for the eyes and ears\u2026 once a month, one will get me on the cheek. I know where they\u2019ll be and the spots to avoid,\u201d Matt Stacy told the Herald Sun, \u201cbut every so often I\u2019ll try and catch one of them in the act.\u201d You can see one of the attacks in Matt\u2019s video below.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BYHnZUhn1Qs\/?taken-by=bike_selfie_king<\/p>\n

While magpies may be dangerous, it is important to note that they are protected throughout Australia. It is against the law to kill them, collect their eggs or harm their young in any way. If you feel that a magpie near you is a threat, you should contact your local council instead of acting on your own.<\/p>\n

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VIDEO: Crazy Bird Launches 13 Attacks on a Cyclist<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n<\/div>\n

The government in Victoria State advises cyclists to try painting eyes on the back of their helmets, attaching zip ties to them, or carrying a pole with a flag on their bikes. Matt Stacy has tried all of those things, though, and according to his interview in the Herald Sun, none of the options work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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