Labrador29
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Last October (NZ) in nesting season, I was attacked every time I rode solo past trees bordering a vineyard. One day I reversed my helmet cam around, and was really surprised how this Magpie was able to strike the back of my helmet 6 times in rapid succession. Drew blood. Amazing ability in flight to strike repeatedly quickly. Can I place the 30 second video on this site easily? It is worth watching.Off-topic sorry - not exaggerating my head hurts much more now due to a heavy heavy Magpie direct hit. I wasn't wearing a helmet, nobody does around town here. Pretty sure it's the same big Alpha male bird that's swooped me before & of course he recognises me and does not like the Kenevo or any bike for that matter. This time it felt like an impact with a sack of potatoes and it feels like mild concussion. Helmet on in breeding season from now on.