Getting old means the birds aren't interested any more. Good, eh?
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Getting old means the birds aren't interested any more. Good, eh?
Non-Australians may be unfamiliar with the Australian magpie (Gymnorhyna tibicen) - a charming and intelligent creature except in the nesting season, when it can turn truly ferocious. The Macquarie Dictionary describes it as having 'a solid body, strong legs and a large pointed bill' - it could have added that the bill is made of stainless steel. In spring it's the bane of cyclists and pedestrians, and can open up your scalp or even take out an eye.
Now research shows that there's a splendid cure for magpie attack. Just get old.
https://www.youtube.com/user/gib395#p/a/u/0/ES_n4DgJDHs
Now research shows that there's a splendid cure for magpie attack. Just get old.
https://www.youtube.com/user/gib395#p/a/u/0/ES_n4DgJDHs
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BF member Chris L wrote once, "What I need is a tandem, a squash racquet and a daring & ruthless accomplice. Is anyone in?"
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A surplus cabbage patch kevlar military helmet might be the ticket for that evil sounding bird.
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The video explains why the red-wing black birds attack me with or without a helmet. I'm buying a wig for next spring.