Cyclist 'repeatedly attacked' by huge bird of prey that sinks sharp talons into his jersey

Aidan Williams said he has been dive-bombed by the predator on a regular basis on a country lane near his home in Sandon, Staffordshire

ByRachel O'Donoghue


A cyclist has been "repeatedly attacked" by a large bird of prey that tries to sink its sharp talons into into him when he bikes out near his home.

Aidan Williams says he has been dive-bombed by the predator on a regular basis on a country lane near his home in Sandon, Staffordshire.

Experts believe the bird – which Mr Williams thinks could be a hawk – is resorting to the aggressive behaviour because it's trying to protect its young.

But bizarrely, the bird only seems to target him and ignores other cyclists, cars and walkers.

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