Foo - no bird is a match for a airsoft gun

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If you're walking or bicycling around the city and see a bird that looks like the one in the above photo, you best start heading in the opposite direction. It's a red-winged blackbird, it's nesting, and it's a mean SOB. Get just a wee bit too close to its nest, and you're likely to feel a pecking and/or clawing at your head.

It happened to Holly Grosso. The businesswoman was on her cell phone, walking along West Grand Avenue near Rockwell Street on Wednesday, when the bird—dubbed "Hitchcock" by area workers—made its move.

"Something just came down, pecked me in the head, took my hair and started flying away," she said. "It's so bizarre. It's this little bird."


The birds especially like to go after bikers, with a report of one bird getting so aggressive a person lost control of their bike and fell on the sidewalk -- which would be a shoo-in winner on America's Funniest Home Videos.

Has anyone here had a run in with one of these *******s?

we had these on my block but i took care of them with extreme non lethal predjudice

I've seen them, never had an issue though.

Its the Pigeons I have issues with.

I've seen them, never had an issue though.

Its the Pigeons I have issues with.

neither did i. but when the ****er swooped down on me this morning i made sure he wouldnt come back, so far so good hopefully he or she wont come back at all.

Those little guys are no problem Just be glad you aren't dealing with a red tailed hawk....the can have a 6 or 7 ft wingspan and the talons are frightening.

was out ridin and had one fly at head level about 3 feet ahead of me matching my speed for about 30 feet today...

No bird? Try it on a bald eagle. :D

And by the way, I've never had a problem with those things, but I don't get how in the world somebody could be such a pansy that they would get beat down by a tiny bird. Grow a pair, grab it, and smash it.

No bird? Try it on a bald eagle. :D

And by the way, I've never had a problem with those things, but I don't get how in the world somebody could be such a pansy that they would get beat down by a tiny bird. Grow a pair, grab it, and smash it.

Just to let everyone know--Red-winged Blackbirds are native migratory birds and thus come under the jurisdiction of the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, a formal treaty with Canada and Mexico. Blackbirds are protected by Federal law (Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21.43).

No, you don't get to kill them.

East Hill

If a bird pecks aggressively at my head, I will kill it, case closed, no room for debate. The remarkably corrupt federal government can go **** itself in that category.

If a bird pecks aggressively at my head, I will kill it, case closed, no room for debate. The remarkably corrupt federal government can go **** itself in that category.

That remarkably corrupt federal government, along with the equally corrupt goverments of Canada and Mexico, is why there are still songbirds out there for Americans to enjoy. The treaty also covers birds such as ducks...geese....etc.

East Hill

If a bird pecks aggressively at my head, I will kill it, case closed, no room for debate. The remarkably corrupt federal government can go **** itself in that category.

im sure theres a loophole cause i have nieces and nephews coming next weekend. that bird got lucky he didnt show up on saturday or else my truck wouldve had a new hood ornament.

That remarkably corrupt federal government, along with the equally corrupt goverments of Canada and Mexico, is why there are still songbirds out there for Americans to enjoy. The treaty also covers birds such as ducks...geese....etc.

East Hill


Hunters are the main reason that endangered animals of many types have made huge comebacks. Through self imposed fees and killing overpopulated species that cause problems, we have done a whole lot to keep nature balanced. But one thing almost any hunter will tell you is that if they are attacked by wildlife they will fight back. I'm of that mindset myself.

Dang Mich. It's a little bird f'gawwd's sake. Shoo it off! You too, Sled. You'd protect YOUR egglings, wouldn't you?

A beak could poke an eye out without much difficulty. I value my eyes more than a pest.

"no bird is a match for a airsoft gun" Id LOVE to put you in a cage with an ostrich and watch you shoot it with your air soft gun! Then watch you get kicked into another dimension soon after! :roflmao2:

Hunters are the main reason that endangered animals of many types have made huge comebacks. Through self imposed fees and killing overpopulated species that cause problems, we have done a whole lot to keep nature balanced. But one thing almost any hunter will tell you is that if they are attacked by wildlife they will fight back. I'm of that mindset myself.

Please, you don't need to tell me about hunters.

The treaty was signed due to the devastation wrought upon species such as the snowy egret, which were being wiped out.

Hunters were not nearly so magnanimous years ago:

http://www.adamgrimm.com/federal_stamp.html

The birds are defending their nest. If you kill the one bird, you also possibly kill all the nestlings as well, by removing one parent from the job of feeding the young.

East Hill

We have some red wings that visit our feeder. They'll take sunflower seeds right from my hand.

The birds are defending their nest. If you kill the one bird, you also possibly kill all the nestlings as well, by removing one parent from the job of feeding the young.

East Hill

No kidding.

As for a beak poking out an eye, you'd must be not using it much if he can get that close to your face. So what difference would it make?

Red wings are nothing. Try a Texas mockingbird. They're born *******s. They'll take you on and then go after your family.

Please, you don't need to tell me about hunters.

The treaty was signed due to the devastation wrought upon species such as the snowy egret, which were being wiped out.

Hunters were not nearly so magnanimous years ago:

http://www.adamgrimm.com/federal_stamp.html

The birds are defending their nest. If you kill the one bird, you also possibly kill all the nestlings as well, by removing one parent from the job of feeding the young.

East Hill

The people who remember the days when hunting without limit was legal and nearly drove such species as Michigan white tails to extinction are pretty much extinct themselves. Those days are LONG gone, as is noted in your link. The current generation of outdoorsmen has been fixing the 80+ year old screw up, and doing a good job at it.

As for these birds, I've never been attacked by one so I don't even see the problem, but I'm not about to regret killing a jack ass at the risk of some jack ass off spring also dying. For all I know a crazed bird could have any number of diseases, like rabies. Is it insensitive of me to put my safety ahead of the life of some brats? Maybe, but that's how I am, and I am not alone by any means.

Dang Mich. It's a little bird f'gawwd's sake. Shoo it off! You too, Sled. You'd protect YOUR egglings, wouldn't you?
there wasnt a nest

"no bird is a match for a airsoft gun" Id LOVE to put you in a cage with an ostrich and watch you shoot it with your air soft gun! Then watch you get kicked into another dimension soon after! :roflmao2:

that bird or you wont be a match for this, youll hear headlines of the worlds first "Holey Bird"
http://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m1garand.jpg

A garand?

That would look even more nasty than that scene in Pat Garret and Billy the Kid.

A garand?

That would look even more nasty than that scene in Pat Garret and Billy the Kid.

:roflmao2: i want a AA12 but starting it goes for 4400$. i sold my model 700 so i couldnt kill it with a 243 grain sending that birdie into the afterlife as soup.

i just wanted to scare the bird off

As for these birds, I've never been attacked by one so I don't even see the problem, but I'm not about to regret killing a jack ass at the risk of some jack ass off spring also dying. For all I know a crazed bird could have any number of diseases, like rabies. Is it insensitive of me to put my safety ahead of the life of some brats? Maybe, but that's how I am, and I am not alone by any means.


You are not much of a hunter, are you? Take the time to look up rabies, and tell me how it's transmitted.

East Hill

kill all the birds

If people have to shoot something, they should go find a flock of starlings or house sparrows (introduced pests.)

I've been dive bombed by a hummingbird (male rufous) that didn't like me getting too close to some salmonberry in bloom. It was on my own property where I can legally discharge a firearm, but I was somehow able to resist any temptation to blow it to shreds. Must be my ripe old age of "over 13."

You are not much of a hunter, are you? Take the time to look up rabies, and tell me how it's transmitted.

East Hill

Not much of a bird hunter, no. Nor am I a scientist. Every bird I have killed I have chopped its head off first thing when I gutted it, or left it uncaringly in the case of crows. Thank you for the science lesson though. Upon google searching I did find out that there is a fairly long list of diseases that birds can transmit. They are called zoonic diseases.

The fact remains that my safety is more important to me than a bird. A small degree of carelessness combined with a defective firearm cost me the ability to walk for 6 weeks. Am I going to even more recklessly risk getting sick or losing an eye to protect a jack ass bird? No way. In this country we have an absolute right to self defense, and I am one who exercises it.

:roflmao2: i want a AA12 but starting it goes for 4400$. i sold my model 700 so i couldnt kill it with a 243 grain sending that birdie into the afterlife as soup.

i just wanted to scare the bird off


Are you saying they have semi auto AA12's now? For a 12 gauge with that capacity, and that little recoil, 4400 would be a pretty good deal.

Hunters are the main reason that endangered animals of many types have made huge comebacks. Through self imposed fees and killing overpopulated species that cause problems, we have done a whole lot to keep nature balanced. But one thing almost any hunter will tell you is that if they are attacked by wildlife they will fight back. I'm of that mindset myself.

Another Michigan Militia member pokes his head out of his bunker (arse?) long enough to spout off. Hooray beer!

Another Michigan Militia member pokes his head out of his bunker (arse?) long enough to spout off. Hooray beer!

A-I live in Arizona.

B-I have nothing against the Michigan militia, they are good people who wish to carry on this countries tradition of being armed and ready, as the second amendment insists they must to protect the security of Michigan, but I have never been a part of their organization.

C-What is your problem?

A-I live in Arizona.

B-I have nothing against the Michigan militia, they are good people who wish to carry on this countries tradition of being armed and ready, as the second amendment insists they must to protect the security of Michigan, but I have never been a part of their organization.

C-What is your problem?

A - Proof that the disease is spreading

B - Armed and ready for what? Invasion of foreign automakers with higher MPG models? Sorry, too late.

C - I have no problem. It makes perfect sense that when you view everyone and everything as a potential threat, you would view guns as the answer. Only problem is, if guns are the answer, then what's the question? If it's "are you paranoid?" the answer surely is "yes".

You may want to view an earlier thread I started about my battle with the local rabbit population. Notice, in particular, the humorous tone. You may want to adopt it, humor adds years to your life.

We have red wing black birds at the apartment's lake. No attacks that I've heard of, they just like to fly close and make noise.


Those little guys are no problem Just be glad you aren't dealing with a red tailed hawk....the can have a 6 or 7 ft wingspan and the talons are frightening.
Red tailed hawks a problem? This one has decided to use a TV antennae for a perch. Spending a lot of time there the last couple of weeks. The 2nd picture is him riding the storm out - literally. T-storm came through and he stayed put as much as possible.

We have red wing black birds at the apartment's lake. No attacks that I've heard of, they just like to fly close and make noise.


Red tailed hawks a problem? This one has decided to use a TV antennae for a perch. Spending a lot of time there the last couple of weeks. The 2nd picture is him riding the storm out - literally. T-storm came through and he stayed put as much as possible.


I love the sound of red-winged blackbirds. Every place I fish, I hear them and I'm reminded why I enjoy being outdoors.

Also enjoy the sight of a red-tailed hawk taking out a sparrow or some such. The hawks around here are usually being chased off by (standard) blackbirds, though--they're tough SOB's.

A - Proof that the disease is spreading

B - Armed and ready for what? Invasion of foreign automakers with higher MPG models? Sorry, too late.

C - I have no problem. It makes perfect sense that when you view everyone and everything as a potential threat, you would view guns as the answer. Only problem is, if guns are the answer, then what's the question? If it's "are you paranoid?" the answer surely is "yes".

You may want to view an earlier thread I started about my battle with the local rabbit population. Notice, in particular, the humorous tone. You may want to adopt it, humor adds years to your life.


An apathetic and defenseless freedom hater in the PRI? How shocking.

By the way, if you know anything about me, you should know that I am a staunch advocate of a lot of different methods of saving fuel with efficient methods of transportation.

The marines have a slogan that goes something like be polite, be professional, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. I've never had a need to kill a pest bird for attacking me, but I certainly have plan to, and no, that plan need not involve guns. As I said, a bird that small may be smashed pretty darn easily by hand.

Are you saying they have semi auto AA12's now? For a 12 gauge with that capacity, and that little recoil, 4400 would be a pretty good deal.

nope, this thing is full auto yeah 4400 is a great deal but Illinois has the worlds crappiest gun laws regarding automatic weapons

An apathetic and defenseless freedom hater in the PRI? How shocking.

By the way, if you know anything about me, you should know that I am a staunch advocate of a lot of different methods of saving fuel with efficient methods of transportation.

The marines have a slogan that goes something like be polite, be professional, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. I've never had a need to kill a pest bird for attacking me, but I certainly have plan to, and no, that plan need not involve guns. As I said, a bird that small may be smashed pretty darn easily by hand.

Apathetic and defenseless freedom hater?

Incorrect.

Not sure what PRI means, I'm sure it's quite clever though, based on your earlier responses.

Having a "plan" to kill a "pest bird"? Just plain bizarre. I have a plan to enjoy my life. I like my plan better.

Remember, guns don't kill. Lunatics and miscreants do (and sometimes, yes, they squash pest birds with their bare hands.)

You know, they're doing great things with anti-depressants these days. I'm sure your foster parents are quite proud of you.

Apathetic and defenseless freedom hater?

Incorrect.

Not sure what PRI means, I'm sure it's quite clever though, based on your earlier responses.

Having a "plan" to kill a "pest bird"? Just plain bizarre. I have a plan to enjoy my life. I like my plan better.

Remember, guns don't kill. Lunatics and miscreants do (and sometimes, yes, they squash pest birds with their bare hands.)

You know, they're doing great things with anti-depressants these days. I'm sure your foster parents are quite proud of you.

I realize I've been pretty harsh, Michigander, and for that I apologize. In all seriousness, it does seem like you might be suffering from PTSD or some other issues from your tours of duty in Iraq with the Marines. I know the VA isn't really doing all they can for patients with psychological issues, but see what's available, and best of luck to you.

Had a pair of chickadees nest in my backyard a few years ago. Cute little perky birds -- and my mother came running in the house more than once as the bird would buzz her head when out by the flowers. And sure enough - I go look outside and there it is beotching up a storm on the clothesline waiting for for Mom to come back that way again.:)

I'm not afraid of birds. I would never shoot one of my Garands at a bird. The Serbu Super Shorty would be better, but then again I dont kill for convenience.

Molon Labae!

PRI means peoples republic of Illinois. I can't stand that state. Arizona is one of the most freedom bound states in the union, whereas Illinois is one of the most oppressive states in the union. I never was in the Marines, I was only quoting them. No, I am not depressed, I am rather happy.

Sledbikes, you must be confused. If I remember right, AA12's didn't come out until 1988, and so none were put into the civilian eligible registry. If I am wrong, and a few were made and registered before 86, I can say without a doubt that they would fetch at least $30,000. But I'm pretty sure none were, because I've never seen them for sale.

Those little guys are no problem Just be glad you aren't dealing with a red tailed hawk....the can have a 6 or 7 ft wingspan and the talons are frightening.

I bet you think this:

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is six inches, don't you?

A red tail typically has a wing span of about 4 feet, maybe 5 on the very outside. But when you piss one off it's sure to look like 6 or 7 feet!

there wasnt a nest


that bird or you wont be a match for this, youll hear headlines of the worlds first "Holey Bird"
http://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m1garand.jpg

Lets not start with the weapons as the last time I posted pics of my small arsenal members started loosing their f'king minds! talking that "Private citizens shouldnt be allowed to own firearms!" BS! :twitchy: by the way, Ill be more than a match for anyone carrying that POS, up close or from a distance. ;) and Ill shoot the f'king ostrich too! LOL! Thats all Ive got to say about that! ;)

I never was in the Marines, I was only quoting them.

I think we already knew that. :rolleyes:

You're just another in a long line of big talking right-wing nutjobs that talks about "protecting freedom" but never puts their money where their mouth is. Your type goes around making ridiculous comments about others and their lack of patriotism, while you head into your back yard, put on your commando gear, and shoot at the imaginary enemies in your own head.

You should enlist right now, or else you're just.....what's the word they used in the old west.... yellow.

Check out a movie called "Cold Mountain", and pay attention to the gang of losers that refused to enlist in the Confederate army, choosing instead to stay in town to harass the ladies and punish deserters. They'll probably look familiar to you.

I think we already knew that. :rolleyes:

You're just another in a long line of big talking right-wing nutjobs that talks about "protecting freedom" but never puts their money where their mouth is. Your type goes around making ridiculous comments about others and their lack of patriotism, while you head into your back yard, put on your commando gear, and shoot at the imaginary enemies in your own head.

You should enlist right now, or else you're just.....what's the word they used in the old west.... yellow.

Check out a movie called "Cold Mountain", and pay attention to the gang of losers that refused to enlist in the Confederate army, choosing instead to stay in town to harass the ladies and punish deserters. They'll probably look familiar to you.

I think you knew that too, so why did you say it?

I own no "commando gear". I find that tacticool **** stupid and useless.

The reason I never did enlist is that I find the actions of the military to currently be counterproductive to the safety and well being of the military itself as well as the entire US population. Not to mention all the money it has wasted. I do not want that on my conscience, and that is why I am not soldier material. The ability to take any order, no matter how stupid and wrong, is not a trait I possess.

By the way, how do I go about putting my money where my mouth is? What does that mean?