Magpie swooping

Magpies usually breed between August and October and, as a result, can often swoop in public places to protect their nests.

Magpies are known to congregate in numerous parks and gardens in West Torrens and while some areas have signs warning about swooping magpies, people are encouraged to be mindful of them, especially during breeding season.

The best way to avoid a swooping magpie is to change your route and try to travel in groups; magpies usually swoop on individual targets.

More information can be found on the Department for Environment and Water website.

There is also a magpie alert map where you can upload and search for swooping magpie locations across Australia.