Look Out Below! Presque Isle Officials Warn Visitors About Diving Nesting Birds

Angry, red-winged blackbirds of death resume their seasonal attacks on Toronto denizens

Unfortunately, if a red-winged blackbird has its sights set on you, there’s not much that will change its mind

'Pretty evil birds' are dive-bombing pedestrians in Etobicoke, residents say

Red-winged blackbirds are dive-bombing residents of one Toronto neighbourhood, swooping down and pecking at their heads, but an expert says there's not too much the locals can do as the birds protect their nests.

Look out below! Presque Isle officials warn visitors about diving nesting birds

Visitors to Presque Isle State Park are being advised to watch out for red-winged blackbirds, which exhibit defensive behavior during nesting season. The red-winged blackbird, known for its distinctive red or orange shoulder patches on males, is one of several bird species nesting at Presque Isle State Park. These birds are particularly protective of their nesting areas, often flying directly at park visitors who unknowingly enter their territor…

Red-winged blackbirds dive-bomb Etobicoke locals

While their aggressive behaviour can rattle unsuspecting passersby, red-winged blackbirds are essential to the local ecosystem.

Red-winged black birds are once again going after Toronto pedestrians. Here is why

Torontonians hoping to enjoy a walk or run this summer should prepare to be back on the defensive as dive-bombing attacks from the notoriously small but mighty red-winged blackbirds have reportedly returned.