Where's that hawk when you need one?
Although I have seen a hawk (or something) attack and take off with a mourning dove from my backyard, there is a rabbit (and where there's one . . .) in our neighborhood that has been eating my plants since last fall.
I'm a gardener, and have had to block all the corners of our CYV with gutter guard wire, and pavers under our gate since last fall. Rabbit ate my sugar snap peas down to the ground, some lettuce, peppers, basil, thyme, etc., until I blocked every opening. After months, I finally saw a rabbit down the street while walking the dog. Fastest rabbit I've ever seen.
So yes, the birds of prey are a threat to small animals, but I think the odds are with the small animals. It would be the exception to have a small dog carried off, but I suppose it could happen. I'd be more concerned living by a pond or an open area.
There are hawks up north too, you know.
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