Ackman12 - I agree with Anika, fears aren't silly even if the majority of people don't share your fear. Some fears like spiders or snakes are easier to understand, but that doesn't diminish less common fears. Rational or irrational, they still equal a genuine fear and no matter how much we try to reassure this person, it won't help. I met a lady at the dollar store and she had to go to the back room, when balloons were being inflated - to most this may seem silly, but not to this lady.

When I was a kid i watched the movie The Birds and this was scary. If this fear is interfering with a normal life or causing you abnormal stress...then you could see a therapist who specializes in slow desensitization of fears and phobias. Some birds can peck, especially when they have babies or a nest nearby....so its smart to have a healthy respect for some birds. Don't feel your fear is silly - these are your feelings and I hope it gets better for you.