‘Hitbird’ is the magpie still terrorising North Burleigh Surf Club after weeks

THE RUTHLESS magpie terrorising a popular Gold Coast beachside suburb is still at large, attacking passers-by and drawing blood.

The evil North Burleigh magpie, known as Hitbird. Picture Glenn Hampson

NORTH Burleigh Surf Club’s fearsome evil magpie is still attacking passers-by, forcing locals to conclude its reign of terror is nowhere near over.

‘Hitbird’ is a ferocious magpie who has been swooping multiple victims for more than two weeks.

Gold Coast Bulletin photographer Glenn Hampson figured out the bird had a particular distaste for him and was able to capture the bird mid swoop.

Hitbird stalks his prey around the North Burleigh Surf Club. Picture Glenn Hampson

The bird swooped the same photographer multiple times, following him from one side of the surf club to the other and waiting until his back was turned before swooping again.

Hampson returned to the surf club for a job today and said the bird had found him within 30 seconds and did not hesitate to attack.

The latest photo of North Burleigh Surf Club evil magpie Hitbird. Picture: Glenn Hampson

Matthew Wilson was enjoying a day at the park with his family when Hitbird swooped him too, making contact and slicing his head open.

Coomera resident Matthew Wilson had a bloody encounter with Hitbird. Picture Glenn Hampson

“I was just walking past when he’s come after me,” the Coomera man said.

“He got me good, I was bleeding pretty badly from my head.

“He didn’t seem to want anyone else — maybe he doesn’t like men.”