Close shave with a Magpie

[deleted member 877]

I guess this Magpie just wanted a closer look at my drone

 

[old man mavic]

I guess this Magpie just wanted a closer look at my drone

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its called a birds eye view

 

[BigAl07]

That's VERY close indeed

 

[noosaguy]

I've had a few encounters with Magpies. Quite disconcerting. The Gold Coast was at its best that day

 

[deleted member 877]

I've had a few encounters with Magpies. Quite disconcerting. The Gold Coast was at its best that day

Yeah matey, due to the lack of recent rain the water is crystal clear. I took footage of some fishing boats that morning and the artificial reef was clearly visible.

 

[ZX14-R]

Nice...

 

[WithTheBirds]

Are you maintaining 30m lateral separation from those people on the sand? I’m sure you are given your fondness for the regs ‘-).

On a serious note beautiful capture!!!!

I’m further down the coast and I’m certain we have more magpies with young out of the nests this season. It’s harder to find a time to fly, between the magpies and the kestrels it’s pretty busy at times. What I do find interesting is the sea eagles don’t seem to be interested in the Mavic at all.

 

[deleted member 877]

Are you maintaining 30m lateral separation from those people on the sand? I’m sure you are given your fondness for the regs ‘-).

On a serious note beautiful capture!!!!

I’m further down the coast and I’m certain we have more magpies with young out of the nests this season. It’s harder to find a time to fly, between the magpies and the kestrels it’s pretty busy at times. What I do find interesting is the sea eagles don’t seem to be interested in the Mavic at all.

Haha touché . Yeah, it was early morning so hardly anyone on the beach. I think I am going to send Ken Heron money to get a Pair of Eyes sticker. Most birds are spooked by eyes looking at them.

 

[WithTheBirds]

I can look straight at a dive bombing magpie and it seems to do little to their enthusiasm. The fake eyes on the postman’s helmet do nothing according to him. Let us know how you go.

 

[deleted member 877]

I can look straight at a dive bombing magpie and it seems to do little to their enthusiasm. The fake eyes on the postman’s helmet do nothing according to him. Let us know how you go.

Ok will do

 

[Proffy]

Near miss! You're lucky!