Residents in a Toronto neighborhood are facing aggressive behavior from red-winged blackbirds defending their nests, with reports of the birds dive-bombing pedestrians. One local resident noted increased aggression this season, with instances of delivery drivers being attacked. Strategies like maintaining eye contact with the birds or walking backward may help mitigate the attacks. Despite the annoyance, experts note that this behavior is typical for birds protecting their eggs. Some residents have altered their routines, avoiding front entrances altogether to evade encounters with these aggressive birds.
"We've just really been seeing them be more aggressive than usual. When people are running, it seems to make things worse. The birds will follow them down the street."
"It's a territorial bird just protecting its eggs. And it's annoying. I've seen people, when people are just passing through..."
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