The magpies will be in South Australia soon enough. We just moved here in Feb. from the States so I've never had the Aussie Magpie Experience. I have seen some of the local with antennas attached to there helmets to fend off the magpies. Normally they are very friendly birds, except when spring comes and they are protective of their young. I'm currently looking at one sitting on our porch handrail. I feed them everyday to build up my karma. I'll try to get some antenna photos on this thread.