Originally posted by Ramon
I have heard that if you paint a pair of false eyes on your helmet or cap looking backwards that they won't attack
Nope, that's just an old wives tale.
I've been attacked while wearing a full face motorbike helmet (no visor), the maggie was trying to peck out my eyes.
There's no real cure to the situation except to either not go in their territory (impractical) or remove the bird (legally or other otherwise).