Jogger Survives Buzzard Attack
14 Jul
My jogging route often takes me past a field of Bulls. I always give them a wide birth just in case one decides to kick me. I picture myself having to drag myself back to the nearest house with a broken leg regretting having worn red shorts. Other than that the only other animal related danger I would expect to face would be tripping over an overenthusiastic Labrador or being chased by a Swan.
‘I shouted at it, making as much noise as I could and instinctively covered my face with my hands.’
Apparently I should also bee keeping an eye out for Buzzards. A man called Paul Powell was jogging near his home near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire when he felt a sharp pain at the back of his head. He turned to see a Buzzard with a 4′ wingspan circling in preparation to strike again. Paul managed to fight of the enraged bird but not before sustaining four wounds to his head.
Experts have said that the Buzzards was most likely trying to protect its young. Paul has decided to change his route although I would also recommend wearing a tin foil hat.
‘All birds will defend their nests, but it is extremely unusual for a buzzard to attack a human being. We would recommend avoiding the area for a few weeks until the young have left.’
RSPB spokesman Peter Exley
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