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No, we’re not talking about Collingwood, the Victorian AFL team! When we talk Maggies here at Rail Trails Australia (RTA), it’s the black and white birds we’re talking about. They seem to love rail trails just as much as we do, however, come spring, they don’t seem to be as fond of cyclists as we are …
In the latest edition of Rail Trail Connections*, Jayne D’Arcy hits one of the best-known magpie-loving rail trails, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, and reports back. Read her article here.
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