The season for overly-aggressive crows swooping down from their perches to attack humans has arrived in Jeju.
Beware of these birds that are known to attack visitors of (사려니) Saryeoni Forest and snatch away their food.
Joseph Kim reports.


This is (사려니) Saryeoni Forest, a popular place among tourists.
A group of visitors appear. Crows approach them.
These animals are not afraid of strangers.


They harass or push visitors with their feet or even snatch food.

Forest guide
A crow aggressively pushed me with its feet and flew away.


As crows have frequently appeared here, banners warning visitors to be careful of the animal have been installed.
Experts say the reason for their hostile behavior is because it’s breeding season.

A young crow fallen from a nest has been recently found on a trail in the forest.
Experts examined the area.
Crows sitting on a branch are trying to defend their nest.
They shriek as the strangers approach the animal.


A nest is found on a branch of the tall pine tree.


Some crows build their nests near trails. They become more sensitive during nesting season.
Experts are advising visitors not to go off trail, nor give food to crows, especially during the nesting season.

Joseph Kim, KCTV