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‘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.

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Oct 28, 2020 · 08:04 pm

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
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