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how can we start this, just feed them?

I find talking to them is a great way for to gain their confidence.

Let them see you and see that you are not threat. Treat them like a dog you want to gain the confidence of an you can't go too far wrong. Don't chase them, just or rush at them, just let them that you belong in the space as well and are not a threat.

Don't feed them. They don't need you to and unless you do it right you can make them very sick.

They are a pest here in New Zealand as they attack and kill native birds.

They are also complete arseholes and appear to teach their which humans to attack.

Yep. I’ve only ever been swooped a handful of times. I try to be friendly to the local magpies and they leave me alone.

That’s great unless the kid down the road throws stones at them and they decide to declare war on all humans.