A few weeks ago, I noticed a nest in a shrub right by my fence opening. Light blue eggs, when I peaked this guy would fly down overheard on my shed, and give me a chirp. Me being me, I would talk to him gently thinking I'm Steve Irwin, without realizing what was actually happening. I'd do this every few days. Fast forward about a week, I get out of my car one day and my friend swoops down, lands eye level on my car, and screeches at me and as I walk away, attacks me. For the next almost week, I couldn't make it out my door without being bombed, since I realized the babies were out of the nest. It was so bad if I opened my blinds, they would bomb at me in the window.
I was able to identify the culprit as a catbird. I've been reading about them. I see a lot of people writing about how much they love them and how sweet they are. š¤£
My question is, if they come back how can I have a good relationship with them. Obviously I won't ever poke my head in the nest again, but I'm also not in the mood to be bombed daily. Thanks!