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A BUZZARD swoops on cyclist Paul Dixon - its TWENTIETH victim this week.  

The bird - nicknamed Buzz - is believed to be pecking and clawing riders to protect its chicks.

Last weekend Buzz dive-bombed cyclists taking part in a race. A spokeswoman said: "Those who weren't wearing helmets were left bleeding."

Now Paul, 71, has also been left with nasty head gashes after cycling around Holsworthy, Devon.  

He said:"I have four or five cuts." The RSPCA suggest cyclists wear helmets with eyes painted on top to scare Buzz off.

I'm sure you could ask any motorist in london and find out why.

Buzzard dies dive-bombing a van

An angry buzzard which was blamed for more than 20 attacks on cyclists on a country road in Devon has died after dive-bombing a van.

The RSPB said the aggressive bird of prey was accidentally killed on Wednesday when it swooped on the vehicle near Holsworthy.

Experts believe the buzzard - which has a 1m wingspan - could have been protecting a nest.

The bird had been swooping on cyclists, gouging holes in their helmets.

Emma Parkin from the RSPB said the driver of the van that hit the bird had reported the accident immediately.

She said it was unusual for buzzards to attack humans, which suggested it had once been in captivity.

She said: "It was just being a good parent, although it was probably rather too enthusiastic."