Another reason to not live in Australia

[@tjrobertson9064]

The unfortunate thing is, magpies are a protected species, so we can't really do anything about nature's air force because of the law, but they actually become really adorable birds if you befriend them.

[@DaCostaRica48]

why unfortunately they protect their eggs

[@OceanicArt22483]

Oops I didn’t know they were protected

[@maskgirl-n2n]

FINALLY

[@maskgirl-n2n]

​@@DaCostaRica48no if you befriend them bye food and be frindly they let you be close to there babys

[@DaCostaRica48]

@@maskgirl-n2n really i have never tried the closest i have been to one is when i was younger i got out of a car to go watch a movie and one swooped right at my face luckily for me i got back in the car immediately before it could do any damage

[@antonkonyukhov2667]

No man, the worst thing in Australia is not magpies, it's property prices

[@Properdawg]

Frr

[@chloeshelley4701]

Frrrrrr this is so true

[@Properdawg]

@LM-ql4zh 😋

[@piercetheflesh9085]

Frfr

[@just_a_shark_user]

Nah, it’s the politicians.

[@Wild-Goober]

I live in Australia. I am surrounded by crows and magpies all the time. I have not been swooped at once.

[@whaleborne1308]

If you live near Magpie nests, they remember faces. So if you don't fuck with them and you're a regular, they won't swoop because they know you aren't a threat

[@BlueDot149]

I have a magpie that lives in my school and its started swooping season early with his mates obviously

[@dannnyboi3428]

Same

[@Planetmango48]

Cool.

[@mintprokid2484]

I live in Australia m, I can confirm I’ve gotten swooped 2 times and September has just began

[@grnke]

Magpies are the least of our worries in Australia. Plovers are what we fear.

[@sherrywooler4550]

yes!!!! they make nests at our school on the oval and in our playground. once one of the boys ran out into the oval near the nests to get a ball we kicked and like 100 plovers came charging at us. we had inside play and like couldnt leave our buildings because they would swoop us if we did.

[@MOLLY09]

LMAO YESSS

[@NicoleMachele]

Absolutely 👍🏻 and they have hooks on their feet…

[@Erm_what_sigma-69]

I used to say to all the boys don’t try and take there baby’s let them live grow up so more can swoop us mad old times ahaha

[@DanceIsOnTop]

This random American man needs to stop going on about threats in Australia fr

[@mumblesone2]

They're not a bloody threat, just take some food with you and feed them they're fine

[@nedkelly1232]

Only intelligent comment so far.

[@GreyTheLynx101]

You:feeds magpie) Other magpies: his back is turned, we want the food. ATACK! (You:dies)

[@johnfairley4117]

I can confirm that magpies are not a threat as I am a Australian but one had made my head bleed once

[@SuperGays25817]

@@GreyTheLynx101that’s not how it’ll go and even if it is they don’t even kill you

[@bobjones787]

Then either more come or when you don’t have food they get mad at you

[@chilli1115]

Magpies are extremely intelligent and sweet birds. They remember your face and will leave you alone if you don’t bother them for the most part, I have never been swooped but it does of course happen if you get too close to their nest. People can bond with them quite eastiky tho Maggie’s, their warble is lovely too! Plovers are the real danger fr

[@averagetectonicplateenjoyer]

The issue is when your biking or just going to places as I’ve gotten swooped quite a lot for wearing a helmet

[@chilli1115]

@@averagetectonicplateenjoyer yeah honestly I wouldn’t even dare without some cable ties!! But I do feel like the ones near my house don’t think I’m a threat they are pretty chill

[@averagetectonicplateenjoyer]

@@chilli1115 yeah it’s more so the ones who aren’t used to people that are dangerous like I’ve never gotten swooped in a park

[@JohnSmith-gy4qj]

Just go to the annual general meeting at night in August, of the magpies association for" where will we build our nests this year?" Let them.see you. Leave them some treats and tell them you wont harm them. After you attend their free language classes in the month of August. So you can speak their language. I have been swooped many times but have never had a direct hit over 50 years. This report is melodramatic just a yuotuber talking bs to get more ratings.

[@JohnSmith-gy4qj]

How can you get close to their nest. Its so high up its impractical.

[@Ionlyeatchipzeveryday]

Australian people: Spiders/snakes/etc: thats fine Magpies: ain't a brave person nope

[@maskgirl-n2n]

Not true

[@matt.2708]

I used to go outside as a kid and a motorbike helmet with a stick and hope they’d swoop me cause I wanted to use it as a sword 😂

[@jffstick1102]

@@maskgirl-n2n? It is very true

[@TheDweller_Edits]

As an Australian, Magpies are actually just protecting their nest. If we don’t look at them or go too close to them they won’t do anything to us.

[@FortyFiveUltimate45]

@@TheDweller_Editssame with plovers

[@Chic_Atty]

What about crows? Down in Perth there are so many! In primary school they were so smart they found out how to unzip our backpacks and take our lunch😭 glad I’m in Highschool now and carry my bag everywhere

[@infallibleinterpreter]

As an Australian this is 100% true. We live in constant fear of our Magpie overlords. It’s the reason why we hate Collingwood so much.

[@ImBoxedAU]

yep i hate the pies to coming from a richmond fan

[@maskgirl-n2n]

No we dont i love them because i know what to do to them so they dont harm u

[@tessmac8981]

Hate Collingwood love Geelong tho doesn’t matter that they’re higher than us on the ladder, we are still better

[@ImBoxedAU]

@@tessmac8981 well i HATE collingwood to but they do have the second most premireships behing carlton and essendon coming from a richmond fan

[@tessmac8981]

@@ImBoxedAU they’re on top of the ladder sadly but at least we are above you 😁

[@kaiser6151]

Never been swooped by one, magpies are beautiful animals.

[@ltSmAxY]

Lucky on Oneness I got hit by the entire Air Force once

[@youraposer1579]

same

[@angelawright-swifte6247]

U better believe I’m fighting for my life rn as an Australian😭.

[@benos1236]

Lmfao

[@Conqueror_2003]

Why and how?

[@sundaystorms5171]

I’m an Aussie and nothings wrong in here it’s a beautiful place, stop the memes dude

[@Erlc21]

@@sundaystorms5171 I mean magpies are pretty fucking annoying

[@sabn9139]

I'm excited to fight them lmao

[@bensjammin8531]

The only way to stop a magpie swooping you is to become friends with them, If you feed them year round, they will leave you alone in spring but continue to swoop everyone else.

[@vikaodd]

Real life pokemon

[@Plen1234]

Yep, I have befriended one. I now need a lifetime supply of cheese

[@bensjammin8531]

@Greek_yeep Salami and ham works just as well. I made friends with a magpie and would fo a specific whistle for it. After a few years, I would do a whistle and the original magpie and 10 of its decendants would suddenly fly to my driveway and eat directly out if my hand. The local kids thought I was a wizard.

[@Plen1234]

@@bensjammin8531Same, now the call me the quote on quote “magpie spawner”😅

[@ReubenRW]

Australians who have been swooped by a magpie 👇

[@IsaiahJarade]

Me!

[@Pigeon-s3t]

As an Australian who lives in germany, I was never swooped yet

[@cocoplayz2z]

MAGPIES: Yep PLOVERS: Oh hell nah-

[@YeahTheMitchs]

I get swooped by plovers more than magpies. They rarely make contact with you though so I suppose they are better than magpies.

[@cocoplayz2z]

@@YeahTheMitchs Mhm, On the Oval at my school we have something called "Plover Season" It is where the plovers have babies and build a nest in our playing area, They don't know and that's fine but GEEZ- THEY SWOOP A TON! Magpies often leave me alone because I don't touch them or they are flying but yeah- I am afraid that they will actually swoop someone if they don't duck fast enough. Last year they took up HALF THE OVAL- And the best side too! :(

[@YeahTheMitchs]

@@cocoplayz2z That’s a real shame. I know what plover season is about, but you have gotten it worse. They are cute though when the eggs finally hatch 🐣

[@fayedeutsher9387]

never had a problem with maggies - they remember ppl and I leave water and food outfox them and they never bother me

[@AnnalenaClutterbuck-vf7sd]

Ye and I have one that lets me pat him and we feed him in spring/summer when he has his chicks

[@wendy5290]

Yes. Mine come and warble outside my window every morning to ask me to put out food for them. They have never swooped me and bring their little ones along.

[@MG101]

Ye same

[@johnfairley4117]

It sounds like everyone in this comment section are friends with magpies

[@baconsareco0l]

scary % snakes, spider & bugs - 0% magpies - 0% barefoot on concrete - 100%

[@johnfairley4117]

Why is barefoot at 100% ?

[@scarxlola]

Cause it’s hot most of the time

[@Pax622]

nah it's not

[@cazharps1672]

@@johnfairley4117BC WE ARE IN LITERALLY HEAT STROKES MATE WE CANT EVEN GO OUTSIDE WITHOUT SHOES

[@cogbait]

Your feet will melt onto the concrete ​@@johnfairley4117

[@Vivacity55]

No the worst thing are politicians.

[@DiamondMonarch]

“aNd iTs sO bAd” Australia is not bad, magpies are dangerous but leave the bloody animal alone and it won’t hurt you ITS SO SIMPLE

[@justinpaquette9951]

A Tennis racket will do

[@creasednewt1741]

The tazer racket

[@VideosCPS]

Australians love magpies and if you were to harm one chances are you’d be pretty fked up by someone.

[@GreyTheLynx101]

Naw bro you need a tank to beat a magpie.

[@Erlc21]

No actually I just keep like a pocket knife around me

[@aaronf1078]

Then you’ll also need a shank too cause your going to jail mate

[@anthonyplaysbass]

Don't forget wild kangaroos disemboweling you on a morning run.

[@SK-zi3sr]

Very unlikely and 90% of people don’t live near kangaroos

[@church_halo1609]

Oh boy you are absolutely right but if you befriend a magpie you won’t get swooped if you feed them you won’t get swooped you’ll be seen as a friend and not a threat so if you just feed a magpie on a constant basis for a few weeks and keep doing it you won’t be swept

[@thischannelisbackon5679]

What happens when they expect food but you dont have any?

[@Xtb_gaming414]

The most dangerous thing is the cost of living

[@markperryman797]

Everyone sees bad problem with birb I see a good practice for tennis and badminton like they hit "birdys"

[@TopGLR]

Dang bro you ruthless

[@GreyTheLynx101]

I’d like to see you try to hit a magpie.

[@elowishusmirkatroid4898]

Do that and the entire magpie population of Australia will come for you.

[@ItxValerieshorts]

Magpies aren’t the only thing in Australia that feels like hell *slowly turns to bin chickens*

[@caps-von]

God what a fackin shithole

[@georgiamary101]

Legit got swooped today, scariest experience yet

[@romeusthebestttt]

why do magpies never swoop me?

[@unusualderpie442]

"Small dog syndrome" they think my hand won't crush their spine.

[@JSJBros]

Magpies are actually not that common I just wish everyone respected Australia 🇦🇺

[@snowvc_]

They mainly sttack only if you are near a nest or purposely disturb or annoy them. There really is nothing to fear here except Crocs and Tiger Snakes, which you can just avoid by being careful or not being near river or lakes at all.

[@EmmanuelEtuwewe]

Hi 👋

[@Popcorn-the-Pup]

Birds swoop during nesting season to protect their young from perceived threats. This behavior is instinctual, not malicious. Familiarity with humans can sometimes prevent swooping, as birds may recognize and not feel threatened by known individuals. It’s a natural protective response, not an act of aggression for enjoyment.

[@YouTube_Chann3l]

magpie has joined the battle nice ssb music

[@Bacon_An_Eggz]

Once in school these plovers were attacking the kindies and the magpies started to attack the plovers it was so funny😂

[@bluebeard2011theorigional]

this is the first what to fear video in australia that is true thanks mate

[@unicornfun7744]

My grandparents fed the magpies everyday, they’re friends! As long as you don’t become a threat.

[@skoronesa1]

12gauge with birdshot.

[@shootingshitaustralia4036]

I wish. But you’d get arrested

[@Odinford]

The worst thing you have to fear in Australia is me

[@Leoooo._.1.-.1]

"Peg people randomly" Im fine with that if you know what i mean😏

[@satibel]

Now I'm imagining a magpie with a strap on.

[@bulldogcowwy3959]

@@satibel magpie turning that shit into a creampie 😏

[@TWRLS92]

Idk if you are joking or not, but I'm pretty sure he said "peck" not "peg" I'm fun at parties

[@bulldogcowwy3959]

@@TWRLS92 I still wouldn’t mind 😏

[@TWRLS92]

@@bulldogcowwy3959 goddamn

[@Coconuts8800]

It’s not the magpies it’s the prices of everything

[@lachlach-be7cy]

People watching this in Australia ❤❤ 👇

[@samday5022]

I’d rather get swooped by a magpie here in Australian than get shot in school in America.

[@FCVexyz]

Thats A Fact But Wearing A Helmet With Zipties Works And Staring At The Magpies Will Make Them Not Swoop Becuse Us Aussies Gotta Defend Ourselves While Other Countries Dont Gotta Worry

[@urfavv.paypay]

As an Australian, I am offended

[@110Ironfist]

Just ride your bike, away from the road, they nest in trees next to roads.

[@Preppy_Gamer12]

I’m Australian and magpies are the least worrying animal here😂

[@barttritton352]

They only take food as an Australian I can tell you that people have magpies as pets my pop had one and yes it was vicious to us kids but that’s only because we annoyed it and they only attack you if you are like you make them feel unsafe or they feel your threat to their babies because they are very protective

[@lachiethedenialation4952]

Nah, plovers are worse than magpies btw and I’m an Australian myself

[@jamesphillips2542]

I hate them so much, got a nest of them outside where I live

[@lachiethedenialation4952]

@@jamesphillips2542 me too

[@hadleepage8168]

They dont attack randomly they attack when you get to close to there nests

[@saxonbeach5816]

As an Australian I can confirm magpie are major swoopers but if you stare at them they will not swoop

[@PeterPumpkin918]

Good thing I live in a place in Australia where magpies don't go.

[@JebediahSpringfield]

a big ole straight right hand tonthe beak will suffice for me

[@altsword]

Excuse me, At least school is actually safe in australia

[@sanyoggurung2656]

I live in australia and a magpie litteraly tried swooping my rabitt. thank god my mom was there.

[@kitstorm.]

once when i was little, i went to this park with magpies, and i was standing under a tree. and the magpie pulled me up from the ground by my hair. im okay now.

[@bharath2508]

Spiders, snakes, large bugs and now magpie 😮😮😮

[@siennagarnon]

Mate I live in Australia and yes they swoop but mate they only do it because they’re chicks. And they’re not deadly a red belly snake is more deadly so they’re not deadly they’re just good parents. So good day and leave them alone! 🕷️🇦🇺

[@marsytchannel7271]

Me who has never faced these “threats”: 🗿

[@MattScott-dy1sn]

Americans to spiders: ahhhhhhh it’s a spider😭😭😭😭 Australians: how ya doin mate

[@dafan-uv8vf]

At this point, I’m starting to think Australia was were the Lion King was filmed 😂

[@Ellie-hu4dq]

The most tourist thing I’ve ever heard “the worst thing you have to fear in Australia isn’t actually spiders and snakes”😂

[@Megs24theJokerQueen]

Magpies can actually be sweet friendly birds if you feed them and respect them

[@kbeno9194]

Used to hate Magpies until started feeding ones coming to yard....once you become friendly with them you realise how awesome bird they are. Their personality's are the best

[@spearn0x]

Nah, it’s actually a cat playing with the entire continent of Australia

[@marc0.tac0]

magpie:IM THE MORE SCARY Plovers:😂keep dreaming💀💀

[@orenges]

Homemade Flamethrowers: I'm here if you need me.

[@Truele_1]

If u rlly hate and fear magpies that much just don’t come during spring

[@haamijones591]

That is correct. It is swooping season, I’ve already got Swooped, but I am also Australian so I don’t really care

[@PENNYSTOCAWORLD]

Me having a pet magpie💀

[@pigeon9417]

Magpies are easy to counter, you just stare at them Tips from an Aussie👍

[@knotstudios4113]

Literally got swooped today on my way to work 😭👌

[@PurpleCats333]

Right after watching this I think about that one bluey episode

[@STORMBLADEBOI]

The only thing I hate about living in Australia is it’s forests, it’s all scrappy and ugly (I am 100% Aussie)

[@CrazeDaCool]

as an Australian, I can confirm magpies are cool and I have befriended one

[@murdermysterygirl19283]

If you bother them or go way too close to them you will probably get swooped that’s why you never go near them they won’t just randomly swoop you

[@CaptainQuoll]

Tasmanians: magpies are violent?!?!? I thought it was plovers( yellow masked lapwing)

[@HorseGirls2012]

Its icecream bucket hat season again 😢

[@Australianguy119]

I was once scootering on the path then a magpie attacked me and chased me

[@Lord.Kaneki]

Me with my new katana 🗿

[@aviation37.]

As an Australian I can confirm that this is 101% true

[@shanegates678]

Suprised Plovers don't get a mention.. we have bad arse birds in Australia.. but Aussie don't fold when confronted by tough nature.

[@Chealnor4life]

No they are not as an Aussie I can confirm magpies are soooo harmless

[@EdieKwan]

Good old Collingwood forever, They know how to play the game. Side by side we stick together, To uphold the Magpies name. See the barrackers a shouting, As all barrackers should. Oh, the premiership's a cakewalk, For the good old Collingwood. COLLINGWOOD WON THE PREMIERSHIP

[@luxywong2876]

I’m chillin rn. Magpies just chill in my backyard.

[@DecxdedPC]

Thanks for reminding me about a bug ITS THE PLOVERS YOU NEED TO WATCH OUT FOR

[@Dooshbag-D00SH]

This thing could kill 5 fully armoured troops 😂

[@GreyTheLynx101]

It’s called “swooping season” because they become more protective due to the fact they are nesting.

[@Tiffanydallama]

ive never been swooped i had a legit staring contest with one and my friends just watched

[@CORNYASS2]

I can agree as a Aussie I want dollarydoos

[@MoonlightAce69]

Magpies are fine, just as long as you remember to bring a sacrificial offering

[@Oliver_11_the_little_western]

In the 1800's f5 tornadoes was the greatest threat

[@LanzieBear1]

Swooping season is spring mate

[@Skylit-Gacha]

No at school sometimes we have like don’t go out to play bc there is to much magpies and when we have to give like the role(attendance)to the office,we need to bring like FOUR PEOPLE! Well it depends on how many magpies there are

[@Tyzeditz24]

As an aussie im fucking scared cause SEPTEMBER IS IN 1 MONTH

[@sfp14]

they're worse than actual Collingwood supporters

[@K.E.N.Z.Y.]

Another bird you need to look out for are plovers especially when it’s plover season and they can swoop and peck at you but they are just trying to look after their babies

[@Sabiansart]

Me/Australian: oh that's just a normal day.

[@Z30N1TY]

As an Aussie I can confirm that magpies do swoop. This is only because in the tree above they have a nest and if you get to close they find it as a threat. Other then that magpies are amazing intelligent birds and have been know to become great friends if you feed them the appropriate food.

[@ThePlushieMultiverse]

As an Australian, we had to temporarily close the bathroom because a magpie nest was in there and anyone that went in there would be scratched, scraped and be traumatised for the rest of their life.

[@Rainwaterisgoated]

It’s actually not swooping season it’s breading season they’re just highly protective and can make you blind if you don’t cover your face

[@EmmanuelEtuwewe]

Hi 👋

[@kalqumoaphehw]

The way he said mAGpIIe made me wanna punch a wall

[@Jaxsxs]

Bro as an Aussie i can confirm little kids get attacked by magpies💀