It’s spring, and people are reminded that some bird species may swoop people as part of their normal breeding behaviour.
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DELWP Senior Forest and Wildlife Officer, Peter Simpson said: “The first incidents of birds swooping have been reported over the past month.
“Being swooped by a territorial bird is no fun, but this is just normal bird behaviour and, if possible, the best response is to keep away from the area.
“As the weather starts to warm up, birds start breeding and we want people to be aware of swooping birds.
“Some of the places where people are most likely to be swooped are public spaces such as parks particularly where there are tall eucalypts.
“People should remember not to harm native birds as they are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975,” Mr Simpson said.
“If you do end up in an area where there is a swooping bird, try to protect your head and eyes and move quickly through the area,” he said.
