The Birds

The film opens with Melanie Daniels, a young socialite, visiting a pet shop in San Francisco to buy a mynah bird for her aunt. It is here that she has an unexpected encounter with Mitch Brenner, who mistakes her for a shop clerk and recognizes her from a court incident, igniting a playful yet contentious exchange.

After their first encounter, Melanie becomes intrigued by Mitch Brenner and uses his license plate number to learn more about him. Her feelings lead her to seek him out, culminating in her decision to deliver lovebirds as a gift, which further propels her actions.

Determined to follow through on her playful prank, Melanie travels to Bodega Bay, where she learns that Mitch is spending time with his family. She asks a local shopkeeper about the Brenners and discovers it is Mitch's sister's birthday, fueling her decision to bring the birds as a gift.

Once in Bodega Bay, Melanie sneaks into the Brenner house, leaving the lovebirds as a surprise gift for Mitch's sister, Cathy. However, as she attempts to escape, she is attacked by a seagull, leaving her with a gash on her forehead, which leads to her first real interaction with Mitch.

During a dinner at the Brenner household, Melanie meets Mitch's family but feels the tension when Lydia, Mitch's mother, reacts coldly to her presence. This evening reveals underlying personal histories, especially when Mitch teases Melanie about her past, causing some friction between them.

At Cathy’s birthday party, a sudden seagull attack disrupts the festivities, and the adults scramble to protect the children. This unsettling event marks the beginning of a series of increasingly alarming bird attacks in the town, challenging the group's sense of safety.

The next day, Lydia investigates a neighbor’s farm and discovers a horrific scene: the neighbor lies dead, surrounded by dead birds. This shocking revelation begins to unravel the mystery of the bird attacks as the characters realize the situation is graver than they initially thought.

Attempts to warn the townspeople further escalate as Melanie finds herself in the diner, where she shares her concerns about the bird attacks. Despite her pleas for attention, many remain skeptical, leading to chaos when another massive bird assault occurs, resulting in widespread panic.

After the turmoil in the diner, Mitch and Melanie rush to check on Cathy at Annie’s house, only to find Annie has been killed by the birds. The tragic loss deepens the group’s resolve to protect what remains of their family as they barricade themselves back at the Brenner home.

As night falls, the Brenner family finds themselves besieged by a relentless assault of birds, compelling Mitch to fortify their home. The anxiety escalates as they face threats at every turn, culminating in Melanie's harrowing encounter when she is trapped in an upstairs room filled with aggressive birds.

With Melanie injured and desperate for medical attention, Mitch devises a plan for their escape. In a tense moment, they find the birds unexpectedly allowing them to leave, but their troubled journey indicates that danger may still lurk as they flee Bodega Bay.