WATCH: Bird lands on White House reporter’s head moments before live shot

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – NewsNation Washington Correspondent Kellie Meyer was getting ready to go live on air from the White House when a bird landed on her head. Video from NewsNation shows the unexpected moment that has since gone viral.

Meyer told Nexstar she had no idea what it was when it first happened.

“I felt something land on my head and what felt like little claws, I turned around and thought I saw the bird/dove but could not believe it!”

Like a true professional, she was able to report the news live on air just moments later.

Meyer shared the video of the encounter on X saying, “GUYS. I know there is a lot of news today but a bird landed on my head at the White House right before I went live with Leland Vittert. He really just wanted to tune in. Our feeds room caught it and saved it of course for your viewing pleasure.”

Meyer said she was not expecting such a large and supportive response on social media.

“I was just glad it could bring some happiness to folks and bring us together, especially in a place and time where things get so divided.”

Meyer said it’s not uncommon to see birds hanging around tents on the White House North Lawn where reporters go to do their live shots, but that nothing like this has ever happened.

“I honestly haven’t stopped laughing about it since. Just reminds you to laugh, even when you’re covering some tough things.”