Check out what happened at Sloans Lake

Actually pretty common with red wing blackbirds. Back when I was doing a lot of nature photography I was hit a couple of times. Always by surprise though, once I knew a bird was protecting its territory I wouldn't stay too close to stress it. Best was to watch and find out where their favorite perch was and just focus on it and wait for them.

Ya just can't fix stupid! "I've been hit at least eight times" I'd of learned not to run there after the first time the bird hit me.

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A photographer recently took a picture of one attacking an eagle! That little guy is a flying honey badger haha

Best was to watch and find out where their favorite perch was and just focus on it and wait for them.

Two redwing blackbirds were sitting on a perch. One turns to the other and says "I smell fish". Sorry couldn't resist.

Had some black birds do that when they nested next to my garden..

They were served an eviction notice..

Haha they would only get me once.

Used to to get dive-bombed in the spring walking to my car in the East lot of long term parking at DIA. Birds made nests in the lot signs and then protected them aggressively from us weary business travelers.

Esox... it was still better than dealing with the pikes peak bus drivers... at least the birds were motivated

I used to love the Red Wing Blackbirds in the Denver Tech Center when I worked down there. A number of swampy areas between buildings and such, which they love. Never got attacked, but I loved their trilling call. Most blackbirds sound like a rusty gate, but not the Red Wing. Saw them many times perched on cattails and such.

aggressive little boogers huh? lol In TX we have scissor tails... those darn things will get after you too.