What did this Ruffed Grouse do?

66. What did this Ruffed Grouse do?
Filmed April 14 and May 01 2023. I stopped for some GORP. This guy or gal came to check me out. The bike did not scare it.
Two weeks later, cycling by the same spot, I felt something hit my helmet! The same bird! I later found out that it has been attacking other cyclists too! No fear at all. Curious and aggressive. I wonder why? Is it crazy?

[@CraftyChicken91]

He's a warrior. 😂

[@markusandgreta4941]

Yes he is!

[@dale5495]

Hey Moe look at the gerous