Dennis Paulson, who apparently has hair which is wormy in appearance:
> One of my biggest injuries from a bird--both to dignity and flesh--was from
> an eastern screech-owl that whopped me one as I got out of my car at a
> Florida motel many years ago....

> Actually, Fred, screech-owls eat mostly worms. 'Nuff said.

While not injured or actually struck in the incident I'm about to
related, I was surprised:

Madeira Canyon in SE AZ is, of course, a great place to camp for
a few days. Along with the "specialties", there's a large population
of Acorn Woodpecker.

Walking up the road one evening, well after dark, I was startled
by a bird diving on my head. Not hitting me, but close enough
to feel the breeze from their wings.

Took me awhile to get a look (their were streetlamps) and I was
very surprised to see that it was an Acorn Woodpecker after
my noggin.

- Don Baccus, Portland OR <donb at rational.com>