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In reply to the discussion: If you know anything about catbirds swooping down on people and dogs, please stop here [View all]Samantha
(9,314 posts)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
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If you know anything about catbirds swooping down on people and dogs, please stop here [View all]
Samantha
May 2012
OP
FWIW, catbirds only stay in the nest for 10-11 days after hatching, so you might not have this
Arkansas Granny
May 2012
#2
I have been carrying an umbrella, one of those pop up things, with my hand on the button
Samantha
May 2012
#6
The big thing about the hose is that I have to crawl into the bushes between the two nests
Samantha
May 2012
#12
I thought about a baseball bat, but I am only 5'1" and don't have much of a good swing upwards
Samantha
May 2012
#7
I think my neighbor was wrong telling me these were catbirds; I think you are correct
Samantha
May 2012
#22
Hey, we have been under a tornado watch/warning in the DC area so I am staying off my computer
Samantha
Jun 2012
#54
If mockingbirds were a danger to humans, they would be the ones with TVs and rmote controls...
ret5hd
May 2012
#29
No, the back door is a side door that is contained within a separate apartment I rent out
Samantha
May 2012
#36
Well. I had a bird actually snatch a french fry from me as I was eating it.
alphafemale
May 2012
#38
A group of us were sitting at an outdoor patio restaurant - a guy had just gotten his T-bone steak -
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Jun 2012
#70
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Jun 2012
#73
I used to play golf at this little municiple course near the Salinas airport.
bluesbassman
May 2012
#40