Dream - attacked by a bird?

Question

I looked in many dream dictionaries for this, but can't seem to find one piece of the puzzle.

My ex-boyfriend told me he had a dream about us, we were walking together, strolling right along, and a bird attacked me. In the dream, he was singing as he was walking with me, until the bird attacked me. I don't have any other details on this.

Can anyone tell me about why one person would dream of another person being attacked by a bird? That's the part I haven't gotten insight on yet. My ex and I get along really well and have been friends, no animosity.

Thanks :)

Thanks for all the answers so far, some are pretty thought-provoking :) The one about his more nurturing side feeling attacked or pressured especially, thanks crocus :)

Just for extra info, I had already checked all kinds of dream interpretation books and sites before I came here, and found that flying birds, singing, and walking are all signs of contented joy and happiness. Which is great and the fact that I was in that kind of happy/contented dream with him, is very cool because my ex has very vivid, very unusual dreams. Usually they make for a good story over drinks :)

**The only thing I hadn't found some insight to, like I said, was the part where a person has a dream where someone else is being randomly attacked by a bird.**

Thanks for all the answers so far, just glad you took the time to respond and please keep them coming :)

Answer 1

you say he is your ex-boyfriend, so I assume there were differerences and issues that led to the breakup even though you are still friends. If we assume that all dream characters including animals are representing parts of ourself , then perhaps the bird represents some unresolved anger towards you. He is walking with you as a friend, but the bird shows me there are some other feelings that are not being expressed.

Answer 2

Attack
To dream that you attack someone, indicates that your ill-mood and temper may cause harm to another. You are releasing some pent-up frustration and anger. You feel that you have been wronged. Such feelings may be easier and safer for you to express in your dream.

To dream that you are being attacked by someone, signifies questions on your character and the need for you to defend yourself. You are feeling stressed, vulnerable and helpless. You may also be faced with difficult changed in your waking life.

To dream that you are being attacked by an animal, is a warning to be careful with those around you. Take notice on who you know in your waking like that shares and exhibits the same qualities of the animal that attacked you in your dream.

To dream that you kill an attacking animal, signifies that your life will be saved by a stranger.

Bird
To dream of a chirping and/or flying birds, represents joy, harmony, ecstasy, balance, and love. It denotes a sunny outlook in life. You will experience spiritual freedom and psychological liberation. It is almost as if a weight has been lifted off your shoulders.

To dream of dead or dying birds, foretells a period of coming disappointments. You will find yourself worrying over problems that are constantly on your mind.

To see bird eggs in your dream, symbolizes money.

To see deformed or odd birds in your dream,�indicates that you have a unique outlook and perspective on romance and love. The dream may also represent a lack of understanding in affairs of the heart.

Answer 3

If you have ever said anything bad about his singing, the bird could represent his anger at that. He might also feel singing is a private thing, and should be done alone.

It might fit if he feels you have 'wormed' your way into his life...it fits with a bird attack.

There might not be any animosity(that you know of) in real life....but the subconscious is a whole different world.

Answer 4

According to Dreamcrowd:

To dream of a chirping and/or flying birds, represents joy, harmony, ecstasy, balance, and love. It denotes a sunny outlook in life. You will experience spiritual freedom and psychological liberation. It is almost as if a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. To dream of dead or dying birds, foretells a period of coming disappointments. You will find yourself worrying over problems that are constantly on your mind. To see bird eggs in your dream, symbolizes money. To see birds hatching in your dream, symbolizes delayed success. To see a bird nest in your dream, symbolizes independence, refuge and security. You need something to fall back on. Alternatively, it may signify a prosperous endeavor, new opportunities, and fortune.
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Answer 5

Only your boyfriend can answer this. He would have to think about the female side of his personality - the nurturing side of HIMSELF that he would associate with mother, sister, lover. What is under attack in his life? For example, he is strolling along in life, carefree and singing, but is he neglecting the nurturing part of his personality?

Answer 6

Perhaps what the bird represents is something that came out of the blue, and attacked his perception of you, causing you to break up, and now it haunts his subconscious because he is no longer sure it was true.

Answer 7

That is halarious! Attacked? By a bird? WHILE, he was singing to you? HA! How romantic! Now thats comedy...

Sorry i could be of no help. Thanks for the laugh.

Answer 8

try this site dreammoods.com/dreamthemes/birds