If you know anything about catbirds swooping down on people and dogs, please stop here

[Samantha]

44. Thank you, MrScorpio

I needed that.

Actually, I am doing a lot better with the birds today. I took to heart the words I read here that these birds would not actually peck at me; they were just trying to make me be afraid of them. So I decided if they were putting on a show, so would I.

Umbrella in hand, I confidently left the house last night, but carrying my dog Cheyenne with my left-arm and the umbrella in my right hand. I waited until one dove at me and I raised the umbrella and pushed the button so that it would fly open in a burst, acting as a shield. I waited until the last minute.

These birds have just been eyeballing me today. I walk out the front door, they stare at me, I stare back but shake the umbrella at them. They fly off in another direction.

I am still intimidated by them but I try to look confident and go on my way.

So I think the advice I got on this thread has made a new person out of me in just one day. I have all the DU'ers who contributed advice to thank for it.

With love and affection, I have collectively named this group the Bird Brains -- intended only as a salute to their knowledge and wisdom about birds.

Sam