birds in EWR

those of you that know about my intense fear of birds will appreciate this....

i'm sitting in newark airport waiting for my flight to scotland. all of a sudden a bird flies out of no where and nearly lands on me. i jump up with a slight shriek. not a scream. the concourse is super crowded. people are staring.

but what in the world is a bird doing in the airport?? this isn't 30th street station where pigeons live. only in new york...