In short, yes. They’re way smarter then you give them credit for.
From my observations they hate being watched as much as you do. If you look ostensibly at one for too long they’ll fly away.
And don’t think birds don’t see you. They have way better distance sight with multiple macula (high resolution spots on retina). If he looks straight at you, at ~45 angle or at 90 degree angle, it’s very likely he looks at you specifically.
In short, yes. They’re way smarter then you give them credit for.
From my observations they hate being watched as much as you do. If you look ostensibly at one for too long they’ll fly away.
And don’t think birds don’t see you. They have way better distance sight with multiple macula (high resolution spots on retina). If he looks straight at you, at ~45 angle or at 90 degree angle, it’s very likely he looks at you specifically.