That happens to me all the time with the barn swallows that nest on the side of my house. Momma had all 5 of her babies out the other day sitting pretty on my cuke trellis. She let me get near enough to touch them. Fearless little creatures, that's for sure! Today they're all sitting out on my railing, watching me come and go.

Perhaps a baby fell out of the nest? If so, the closer you get to the baby, the more they'll dive-bomb you. Step carefully - LOL.

I've known Robins to do that but I go about my buisness. A little more carefully and I guess some safety glasses wouldn't hurt.

This year, I had Robins (2 babies), House Wrens (5 babies), and Tufted Titmouse (3 babies) all nest in the vicinity of my tomatoes. They are all fussy until they get to know you. The big bonus in having them nest near my tomatoes was that they kept the squirrels, blackbirds, and the Bluejays away. Don't threaten the birds you have and they'll leave you alone. If you turn your back to them and go about your business, they'll soon settle down.

Take your tennis racket to the garden with you. Improve your forehand and backhand. Or maybe a badminton racket, since you want to hit the "birdie".

Hey thanx alot everyone! Today's garden foray went much better. It might have been a temporary situation yesterday...:)

Badminton racket? LOL