Australia's Magpie Swooping Map 2026!

MagpieAlert is Australia's community magpie swooping map. View reported magpie attacks and sightings, submit your own reports, and help cyclists, runners, walkers and local residents avoid dangerous swooping locations.

Sign in with your Google account or a MagpieAlert username and password to contribute reports, receive local alerts, manage your submissions and participate in the MagpieAlert community.

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Swooping Risk

< 4 weeks
(recent)

agressive swoop, caused injury Injury reported
standard swoop, no contact No injury reported

8+ weeks
(older)

Latest Stats

Today This Year
standard swoop, no contact

Swoops

 0 23
aggressive swoop, caused injury

Injuries

 0 5

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Wear sun glasses and with a wide brimmed hat to protect your head and eyes in case you are swooped while out and about.

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Recent Attack details for Australia

Magpie attack on Cyclist

standard swoop, no contact
97 Hannell St, Wickham NSW 2293

Aggressive magpie-lark swooped numerous times and tried to get its beak into my head while swooping.

Reported by Bruce T

Magpie attack on Walker

standard swoop, no contact
12 Frontage Rd, Lockleys SA 5032

Walking along bike track, swooped only once hitting me in the head

Reported by John J
Magpies are protected throughout Australia, and it is against the law to kill the birds, collect their eggs, or harm their young. If you feel a magpie is a serious menace, it should be reported to your local council.

Join MagpieAlert - It's Free!

MagpieAlert is Australia's community-driven magpie swooping map, helping cyclists, walkers, runners and local residents stay informed about aggressive magpies during nesting season.

By signing up, you can help build the most accurate picture of magpie activity in your local area while receiving personalised alerts about new attacks reported nearby.

Benefits of joining

  • Report swooping magpies and attacks in your local area.
  • View a personalised homepage showing recent attacks near you.
  • Receive email alerts when new swooping magpies are reported nearby.
  • Comment on and discuss reports submitted by other members.
  • Share your own stories, experiences and reviews with the community.
  • Help fellow Australians avoid dangerous swooping locations.
  • Contribute to a nationwide database of magpie activity and nesting behaviour.