Near hit of the day 8: Staffordshire buzzard buzzes cyclist

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June 27, 2017 at 10:08 am #27273

hawkinspeter

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-40412209/cyclist-repeatedly-attacked-by-staffordshire-bird-of-prey
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June 28, 2017 at 7:54 am #895945
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In New Zealand in Spring this

In New Zealand in Spring this is a very common occurence in spring. Magpies (quite different to UK magpies) attack anyone who approachers their nesting area, but cyclists seem particularly at risk. They regularly hit your helmet and occasionally your body. Bloody annoying things. Australian by origin of course….

June 28, 2017 at 7:51 am #895943
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madcarew

Serves him right for riding 3

Serves him right for riding 3 abreast

June 27, 2017 at 9:03 pm #895941
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It’s been there for at least

It’s been there for at least the last 4 summers.

All sensible riders avoid Milwich Lane at this time of year and just go up Hilderstone Lane.
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