Walking down the street, you don't harm anyone. Suddenly — a blow to the head. Cawing, flapping of wings, sharp pain. A raven attacks. Or a seagull, or even a sparrow. Attacks by birds on people in cities are not a myth. This is a reality in spring and summer months. Especially often in May and June. Why do birds attack? Who is to blame? And what to do if a feathered aggressor dives at you? Let's figure it out. Why do birds attack people The main reason is the protection of offspring. In May and June, most birds have chicks. Ravens, seagulls, thrushes, sparrows, crows — they become aggressive if a person approaches the nest. The bird sees a threat and attacks to drive it away. In the city, nests are often located low — on trees, under roofs, on balconies, in ventilation holes. A person passes by, even not knowing about the nest, but the bird considers him an enemy. The second reason is the protection of the feeding territory. For example, seagulls guard places where they gather food (dumps, markets, quays). If a person gets too close, he may get pecked with a beak. The third reason is getting used to people. Birds that are fed stop being afraid and may aggressively beg for food. Ravens in the center of Moscow easily pull a bun out of your hand. The fourth is rabies (rarely, but birds can have it). Symptoms: the bird does not fear people, circles in place, falls, drools. Such individuals should be avoided. In 2026, spring came early, there are many chicks, and there are expected to be more attacks than usual. Which birds attack more often First place — corvids. Crows, magpies, jackdaws, crows. They are smart, aggressive, and act in a group. A raven can peck with its beak on the head or back, scratch with its claws. Sometimes it chases a person for up to 100 meters. The magpie is also a formidable: it attacks suddenly, more often from behind. Second place — seagulls. In coastal cities (St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk, Vladivostok), seagulls attack people, protect ... Read more