The crow birds around my neighborhoods specifically tell me who is around and when, etc. Some of the other birds fly in front of my vehicle and help make people gasp as they see a person stop for a bird. Other birds look at me like I am the biggest bird that can crack shells with my pointed wings.
I can carry on.
FYI over-the-counter bird medicine is online, and hundreds of dollars cheaper than from exotic vets. We are talking prescription medication, however since its for birds its over-the-counter.