When birds attack

[wepn]

Open Source Magpie Muncher - protection from high IQ bird attack for less than $2.00 * guaranteed 100% to possibly not work against evil genius Magpies

Parts list - no instructions

2 fishing floats - $1.50
2 twist ties - not much
2 extra extra large cable ties - not much either
2 round black gaffer tape cutouts
Concussion or a sore head
Imperviousness to ridicule

thanks to urastus for the conceptualisation

Magpie Muncher

Magpie Muncher 2.0

 

[iXi]

I think I'd rather get swooped then wear that on my helmet. Funny thing is I got attacked yesterday and the bastard slammed into my neck. Scared the shit out of me, I hate these f.... Birds

 

[KeithO]

Not sure what to make of this post ?

 

[Zimmerframe]

It kinda reminds me of a modernised more streamlined version of "B.O.B" from "The Black Hole" ..

Weirdly merged with "drutt" from "The Trap door" ..

You could upgrade with some Red LED's to make it scary to people aswell as birds ...

It's good to know you're not alone though ..

Even in the Future, TIE Fighter pilots had ? exactly the same problem and resorted to using stickers instead :

 

[wepn]

I think I'd rather get swooped then wear that on my helmet. Funny thing is I got attacked yesterday and the bastard slammed into my neck. Scared the shit out of me, I hate these f.... Birds

Ridicule is way better than concussion but yes I think I'll stick to version 1.0.

It kinda reminds me of a modernised more streamlined version of "B.O.B" from "The Black Hole" ..

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Weirdly merged with "drutt" from "The Trap door" ..

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You could upgrade with some Red LED's to make it scary to people aswell as birds ...

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It's good to know you're not alone though ..

Even in the Future, TIE Fighter pilots had ? exactly the same problem and resorted to using stickers instead :

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So many new versions for me to try thanks !!

 

[Beekeeper]

Instead of reinventing the wheel, why not use a suit which has shown to be effective for thousands of years?

 

[wepn]

Instead of reinventing the wheel, why not use a suit which has shown to be effective for thousands of years?

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If the lesser options don't work this could be where I end up.

 

[Pdoz]

Try making the whites green. About the only thing a magpie is scared off is the barking owl.

 

[wepn]

Try making the whites green. About the only thing a magpie is scared off is the barking owl.

 

[maynard]

My girlfriend says I shouldn't be so weak . And just keep riding. They can't hurt you with a helmet on she says . I had one hit me in the temple once(i
wasn't wearing a helmet). I thought someone had thrown a rock at me . I started yelling at randoms saying " who threw that " then saw the angry magpie and realised. Anyways I love magpies and I respect them . I think they are awesome critters . And people shouldn't hate on them . I also had one destroy my model glider when I was a kid . It took me months to build that plane ???

 

[maynard]

Open Source Magpie Muncher - protection from high IQ bird attack for less than $2.00 * guaranteed 100% to possibly not work against evil genius Magpies

Parts list - no instructions

2 fishing floats - $1.50
2 twist ties - not much
2 extra extra large cable ties - not much either
2 round black gaffer tape cutouts
Concussion or a sore head
Imperviousness to ridicule

thanks to urastus for the conceptualisation

Magpie Muncher

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Magpie Muncher 2.0

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I was just showing my girlfriend your magpie deterrent device. She started saying ( wow that's a nice house )

 

[wepn]

Exactly. I love them too. One of a small, very small number of species that are known to pass the Mirror test or MSR.

Humans
Bonobo's
Orangutans
Chimpanzees
Bottlenose dolphins
Killer whales
Cleaner fish

and Pica Pica, the Magpie.

Forgot elephants lol

 

[Pdoz]

Exactly. I love them too. One of a small, very small number of species that are known to pass the Mirror test or MSR.

Humans
Bonobo's
Orangutans
Chimpanzees
Bottlenose dolphins
Killer whales
Cleaner fish

and Pica Pica, the Magpie.

Forgot elephants lol

So you're saying we should mount mirrors on the back of our lids?

 

[wepn]

So you're saying we should mount mirrors on the back of our lids?

No don't do that. That'll piss them off even more & of course they never forget a face.

 

[MrSimmo]

No don't do that. That'll piss them off even more & of course they never forget a face.

Agree completely, a pissed off magpie is a real problem. They often team up with buzzards and come back with a vengeance to really mess you up.

 

[B1rdie]

Be nice to birds and carry a fish or some seeds on your back pocket. Or a cat on a backpack ?

 

[KeithR]

and Pica Pica, the Magpie.

Australian Magpie (which as far as I can tell is the attack-bird Down Under) is a different critter - Gymnorhina tibicen.

Still pretty smart, though:

 

[wepn]

Australian Magpie (which as far as I can tell is the attack-bird Down Under) is a different critter - Gymnorhina tibicen.

Still pretty smart, though:

Wow thanks for the correction and very interesting! Also a relief - getting nutted* by a bird potentially more intelligent than me was kind of embarrassing for some reason.

* High velocity headbutt

 

[KeithR]

I've been a bit of a Bird Nerd ever since I was a little kid, so I just thought I'd share...

European magpies are bold enough, and very smart; but they're considered to be vermin by many in this part of the world, and have suffered accordingly, so they tend to give people a wide berth where they can.

 

[TheBikePilot]

Sorry, I don't get it..??

 

[wepn]

I've been a bit of a Bird Nerd ever since I was a little kid, so I just thought I'd share...

European magpies are bold enough, and very smart; but they're considered to be vermin by many in this part of the world, and have suffered accordingly, so they tend to give people a wide berth where they can.

Totally get the Bird Nerd thing. I've always loved incredible flying machines and species. Birds are at the top of the list. Interesting that Pica Pica give humans a wide berth, that proves their intelligence. Obviously the male Gymnorhina tibicen is extremely protective, defensive all the way up to aggressive and occasionally dangerous. It definitely does not avoid humans.

Sorry, I don't get it..??

I discovered the hard way that the Australian Magpie can be extremely dangerous. With a perfect hit to the side of the head, I have no doubt it could have been fatal, even while wearing a cycling helmet - which I wasn't - a helmet would reduce that potential very considerably. The eyes are meant to mimic a predator like the Barking or Powerful owls. The whites of the eyes will soon be green.

Phase 1 of my peer-reviewed unscientific trial were successful - 2 minute ride to the cafe & back. The cafe is Magpie central.

 

[RobNevyn]

The eyes don't work! The eyes don't work!

 

[wepn]

The eyes don't work! The eyes don't work!

That's what I was afraid of. If the Australian Magpie is as smart as I thought it was then it could be a futile search for deterrents despite all the well-meaning and appreciated advice.

 

[Pdoz]

That's what I was afraid of. If the Australian Magpie is as smart as I thought it was then it could be a futile search for deterrents despite all the well-meaning and appreciated advice.

So a black and white screeching thing attracts a magpie...who would have thought?

 

[TheRealPoMo]

 

[Zimmerframe]

 

[Pdoz]

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One of the great things about having magpies around the house us they chase snakes

And eat spiders, chase the larger eagles away from the chickens....and REALY piss off the donkeys when they perch between their ears

 

[maynard]

I think cable ties all over helmit work . Problem is u look like a complete fu@kwit . Im just gonna go turbo and peddle hard

 

[TheBikePilot]

Wow I didn't know magpies dived bombed humans!! Learn something new every day..

 

[Jimbo Vills]

????

probably shouldn’t laugh but that’s hilarious ?