It’s official: magpie swooping season has arrived in Canberra, with the first local attack logged in Ainslie. A child riding their bike to school was reportedly the unlucky target.

Consider this your warning to keep your eyes on the skies.

If you’ve been swooped, or you want to know where others have been, you can check out the link below:

www.magpiealert.com

Hear the team’s reaction in the audio below.