New Zealanders warned to steer clear of bird of the year after dive-bomb attacks

The krearea becomes territorial during nesting season and walkers have been swooped by the fast-flying falcon in recent weeksNew Zealanders are being warned to steer clear of the nations bird of the year - the krearea - after reports the fast-flying falcon is dive-bombing walkers who veer too close to their nests.The threatened krearea was crowned bird of the year in September, in the countrys long-running annual competition.