Interesting suggestion from Darryl. It does make the links in a chain of thoughts that maybe makes the links stronger than they actually are. But it would be
curious to know if it turns out to be true. I did not know that: “The density of magpies in Canberra is higher than anywhere else [in Australia]”, but it is easy to believe that is correct. It is our most stable species in terms of minimal variation of population
over time. A bit of information that I was sad that HANZAB did not include.
Since the lockdown I notice many more people than usual out walking (often with dogs), at least around Kambah.
Philip
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Subject: [Canberrabirds] 'Magpie attacks to soar due to facemasks in 'swooping capital' Canberra'
A 22 August 2021 article in RIOTACT!
https://the-riotact.com/magpie-attacks-to-soar-due-to-facemasks-in-swooping-capital-canberra/487691
Bit of a shame that the photo is of a White-backed Magpie.
David
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