If you live in Australia or New Zealand, the coming of spring is a mixed blessing. The days get warmer. Flowers bloom. Birds nest. It's this last change which can be a problem. Nesting makes male ...

It's spring, which means magpie swooping season is upon us again. It's easy to forget after the quiet calm of winter, until you're walking through the park and get accosted by a flurry of feathers.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Specialized "PieProof" helmets that protect ears and faces have also become popular during swooping season. Media reports have ...