#i swear they're some of the meanest birds out there. hate all other living things with a burning passion

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With Australian magpies it absolutely is a very specific season (september, while chicks are still helpless) and they're really quite chill outside of that. However not enough people talk about these little bastards, probably because they swoop other birds/dogs more than humans. But their tenacity is admirable.

Willie wagtails.

They will swoop while nesting, but will also swoop throughout the entire year for general territorial purposes/defending food. These are probably one of the most aggressive birds that exist that I can think of. They rarely if ever swoop people (though it does happen!), but will not hesitate to hassle your dog, and will also chase birds magnitudes larger than themselves. No one is safe from their wrath.

A little fun detail is that their white "angry eyebrows" will often flare up during aggressive displays.

I know you’re American but do you know how much swooping season is a real vs Internet phenomenon?

Australian magpies and several other bird species will dive bomb you if you’re near their nests if that’s what you’re asking.