Buzzard Attacks Man: 'Felt Like a Brick!'

A man was left stunned after being attacked by a swooping buzzard while walking on a footpath near Coleorton, Leicestershire. Ben Storer described the unexpected blow to his head as feeling like he had been hit by "a brick." He did not see or hear the bird before the impact.

Local restaurant owner Stephen Cleaver reported that staff and customers have been targeted by the buzzard, nicknamed 'Boris,' for almost five years during spring. Residents now wear protective headgear to navigate the path safely, as many are too scared to use it.

Storer required hospital treatment for his wound, with medical staff initially finding his explanation of the injury hard to believe. He expressed relief that the attack did not involve a child, highlighting the potential danger.

A falconer suggested that the buzzard's unusual aggression towards humans is likely due to the ongoing breeding season, with the bird protecting its nest and young. While rare for buzzards to attack people directly, this behavior is expected to cease once the chicks are older.