Male magpies take fatherhood very seriously

By Amy Mitchell-Whittington
Updated October 20 2016 - 1:13pm, first published September 16 2016 - 8:37am
Swooping magpies are devoted dads keen to protect their young from predators. Photo: Darren Pateman
Swooping magpies are devoted dads keen to protect their young from predators. Photo: Darren Pateman
The EHP allow for a relocation process where swooping magpies pose a direct threat to groups of young or old or have the ability to cause serious injury. Photo: Screenshot
The EHP allow for a relocation process where swooping magpies pose a direct threat to groups of young or old or have the ability to cause serious injury. Photo: Screenshot

Magpies can be pretty great dads.