I’ve devised and implemented a new magpie avoidance strategy. Key elements include:

1) Stay away from places where swooping birds are numerous and/or aggressive.

2) I’ve mapped out and trialled a new 4km running route that avoids all known swoopers. It extends to the fire shed and back, then to the Roberts Creek bridge and back.

3) I carry a flag on low-risk swooping routes, ie to Bright and back. There’s been one threatening location near the golf course, which I’ve successfully navigated.