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Council Programs to Keep our Bikers

and Walkers Safe

Above: This branch didn’t make it to the ground, luckily. It is now being removed.
Tree Limbs Swooping Birds

Wherever you are in the City of Moreton Bay, our very attractive It’s mating season, and the best protection against swooping
walkways and bikeways are being enjoyed like never-before. birds is to make them your friends during the rest of the year.
There seems to be a lot of evidence that magpies, in particular,
Many of the pathways wind between trees that were planted favourably remember people who are friendly towards them,
more than 20 years ago, and as they mature, some of their while they are inclined to attack people whom they do not
limbs age and fall off. Some of these are substantial and could recognise or have been less well-disposed to them.
significantly injure an unsuspecting walker or rider. Beautiful
eucalypts and brush boxes can be the worst offenders, while If you encounter nuisance birds, avoid the immediate area where
lillypillies and the few exotics that we have are less of a problem. possible. Generally, if there is a swooping bird in your area you
should:
City of Moreton Bay Council has programs to pro-actively
manage this problem, but sometime hazards develop on the • take an alternate route to avoid being swooped upon
trees before the trimmers arrive. Right now, Council workers • protect your face and eyes by wearing a hat and sunglasses
are working their way along Copeland Drive with their cherry or carry an umbrella
pickers and chippers to remove the potential dangers. Be careful • dismount from your bicycle
driving along the road, and, if walking, keep clear of the work • don’t wave your arms, yell or throw objects at the birds
zones. • make sure that your dog does not antagonise the birds
• remain calm and walk quickly through the area.

Problem areas can be reported to Council (07 3205 0555).

Council may conduct a risk-based swooping bird assessment.
Depending on the outcome, they may take measures such as
installing signage.

More information at:

https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Environment/
Moreton-Bay-Wildlife/Local-Wildlife/Swooping-Birds