Originally Posted by
2manybikes
I have read that painting eyes, or one big eye on the helmet has a similar effect to the zip ties. Have you heard of that?
Yes, I have heard that as well. I can't say I've actually witnessed either the zip-tie technique or the eyes on helmets, but they are suggestions which are offered to those who are prone to being attacked by magpies.
In the Winnipeg area, red-wing blackbirds used to attack me all the time ... and if I had heard about the zip-tie technique while I was there, I might have tried it on them!