Pets & Animal Management

Magpies and Swooping Birds

Swooping birds may be a frightening or even dangerous experience... 

Native birds swoop in urban and rural areas, in parks and gardens, along bike tracks and in school yards, or anywhere the birds are nesting.  By understanding why native birds swoop and how to avoid them, breeding season may be less stressful for people.

Contact the Department of Sustainability and Environment can on 136 186 for resources such as helmet stickers & brochures on swooping birds.  Alternatively, further information can be found on the DSE website.

NOTE: It is most important that any public safety concerns or incidents regarding swooping birds are reported promptly to council so that a site assessment may be undertaken and remedial action considered.

Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Animal Management.
 

More Information

For detailed information contact the Department of Sustainability and Environment on 136 186 or visit their website - http://www.dse.vic.gov.au.