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

[Samantha]

3. Thank you so much for the information

One of my neighbors was actually bold enough to pull the branches aside and take a peek at the nest. There are 3 small birds in it, and they have their feathers already. He said it usually isn't long once a baby bird gets its feathers that the mother will push it out of the nest. The really funny thing is that the birds made no effort to attack this guy as he inspected the nest. He's a great big guy, fearless about all things, I guess.

So maybe the birds are about a week old, and I only have to be careful another week. But in the meantime, I do have to go out and do some necessary things. So I am still hoping someone will give me some specific advice about how to deflect them.

Thanks again,

Sam