‘Swooping season’: Australian reporter attacked by a magpie right before beginning a live broadcast
The ‘swooping season’ is the magpie-breeding season in Australia, when the birds attack anyone of anything they consider a threat.
SWOOPING SEASON: Senior reporter @Brett_McLeod fell victim to a swooping magpie just moments before tonight's LIVE cross. #unflappable #9News pic.twitter.com/ZFSrVTR3ze
— 9News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) October 26, 2020