Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says swooping birds will be removed from parks and streets in Brisbane. We are strongly against this decision, we are strongly against any magpies relocation. These birds are very significant part of our ecology, which we must protect as much as possible! Please, sign this petition to say NO to killing Australian nature.

Magpies are the most highly-regarded songbird of the continent of Australia with a very old history. Despite their occasional aggressive nature, and lack of shyness, they have been popular with the people, for their appetite for insect pests, making them significantly contribute to the ecology. The Aussie Magpie has the ability to safely eat poisonous things like the cane toad.

They have a complex social structure, and would usually move around in flocks. Though the group can just consist of a pair, or a small family, it might as well reach up to 20 members or more. These birds have a considerable level of intelligence, and will form groups and spend a lot of time smartly defending their territories.

In Australian aboriginal lore, the symbolism and occult meaning of the magpie is associated to ‘motherly love’, ‘protection’, and ‘provision’.