The recent tragedy in which an aggressive bird in Brisbane caused a death highlights the need for all of us to be aware of magpies. How best to avoid swooping magpies and is it possible to make friends with an aggressive bird? All your questions answered from wildlife expert Associate Professor Peter Murray from the University of Southern Queensland, plus tips on reducing your chances of encountering snakes around the home, more highlights from the Galvanized Festival, Ipswich Enviro Award winners, rural roadworks and free drop off to dispose of hazardous chemicals. All that and more on the show to mark the beginning of spring this week.
Published: 30 August 2021.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: Magpie by Geraldine Rose Pixabay
Magpies: https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/87453/swoopers_magpieflyer.pdf
Galvanized: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/
Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects
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