Avoiding the wrath of the red-winged blackbirds along Grand Rapids' riverfront

They're back! It's not a surprise, and it happens every late May to mid-July: Red-winged blackbirds acting aggressively toward humans they perceive as a threat. Don't take it personally. Red-winged blackbirds aren't here to make friends. Instead, they just want to protect their young. ➡️Subscribe to 13 ON YOUR SIDE for exclusive content:    / 13onyourside   ➡️Visit our website: http://www.13onyourside.com Follow 13 ON YOUR SIDE on social media! ➡️FACEBOOK:   / 13onyourside   ➡️TWITTER:   / wzzm13   ➡️INSTAGRAM:   / wzzm13   We stand up for the community. We want to make life better for everyone. We celebrate all that makes West Michigan unique. We are 13 ON YOUR SIDE.