This red-winged blackbird, seen perched outside the Grand Rapids Public Museum, swooped down on people's heads on Thursday. (July 14, 2011)

Bird attacks pedestrians near GR museum

A red-winged blackbird

Updated: Friday, 15 Jul 2011, 12:59 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 15 Jul 2011, 12:59 PM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - At least one feisty, red-winged blackbird is taking aim at pedestrians in Grand Rapids.

A bird perched on a tree, sign and pole outside the Grand Rapids Public Museum swooped down on people's heads on Thursday.

The bird appears to take a little nip at their heads, and then flies away.

Those shown being targeted by the bird appear to escape without injury.

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