Swooping magpies are just trying to be 'good dads', expert says

Sarah Falson
Updated September 2 2020 - 11:12am, first published 9:00am
Protective dad: A magpie swooping at Bensons Lane playing fields, Richmond. Picture: Geoff Jones
Protective dad: A magpie swooping at Bensons Lane playing fields, Richmond. Picture: Geoff Jones

AS Father's Day approaches, it's time to think of that other species of protective parent that is celebrated around this time of year: the magpie.

Sarah Falson

Sarah Falson

Journalist, ACM

Daily Liberal journalist. I love telling people's stories. Get in touch at sarah.falson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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