[Boomer]

OP, I’m pretty sure you were just firing for effect when you wrote that shotgun thing. I know you cannot be actually planning to start shooting in TV.

Although I like seeing birds, raptors, too, we don’t have bird feeders, not in TV nor in Ohio.

TV houses are so close together that I appreciate the observation that none of our neighbors have bird feeders either…..

Why?

Palm Rats!!

Boomer

[bjansson]

Feral cats serve a purpose. But if they are killing something you love Amazon has a great cage available for catch and release somewhere else. Amazon.com

Nature will work things out. But you don't have to watch.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

We love animals and birds. We have a multilevel birdhouse in our back that has provided shelter and breeding for little House Sparrows. They are so cute and lively. There have been at least 10 broods of these birds over the past few years. Lots of babies hatched. Matter of fact one of the condos has three little ones now chirping for their food.

We also have a nice bird feeder in our front yard. They and other birds love it.

But. Yesterday we saw a Hawk loitering around, and in the afternoon had a little bird in his mouth on our driveway and then finally flew off. We’ve seen Hawks before but never one with (one of our birds) for lunch. Yuck.

Yes, it’s nature and circle of life, but….

If I see another Hawk nearby I may go out to get a shotgun. Gotta protect our little birdies.

Any idea in how to get rid of Hawks?

1. If you don't want to see a bird of prey....eat prey....then don't watch
2. Please tell me when you move down to the villages you're not going to be living by me.

[OhioBuckeye]

I hear your hurt but you’ll be arrested for shooting a hawk & even if you just shoot it in the air it’s against the law to discharge any kind of firearm in a populated area. Personally I think your just tough talking. They’ll probably throw a net over you & take you to a mental hospital. Sorry about your little friends!

[Wilharm]

Originally Posted by Jima72

Wouldn’t mind taking out the feral cats decimating our nesting cardinals this year. Not a single nest has had birds survive.

Feral cats are not protected.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

We love animals and birds. We have a multilevel birdhouse in our back that has provided shelter and breeding for little House Sparrows. They are so cute and lively. There have been at least 10 broods of these birds over the past few years. Lots of babies hatched. Matter of fact one of the condos has three little ones now chirping for their food.

We also have a nice bird feeder in our front yard. They and other birds love it.

But. Yesterday we saw a Hawk loitering around, and in the afternoon had a little bird in his mouth on our driveway and then finally flew off. We’ve seen Hawks before but never one with (one of our birds) for lunch. Yuck.

Yes, it’s nature and circle of life, but….

If I see another Hawk nearby I may go out to get a shotgun. Gotta protect our little birdies.

Any idea in how to get rid of Hawks?

First, you need to know that hawks are protected in the United States under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 USC, 703-711). It is illegal to harm them, or to hunt, trap, cage, shoot, or poison them without a permit.

[B.Kauffman]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

We love animals and birds. We have a multilevel birdhouse in our back that has provided shelter and breeding for little House Sparrows. They are so cute and lively. There have been at least 10 broods of these birds over the past few years. Lots of babies hatched. Matter of fact one of the condos has three little ones now chirping for their food.

We also have a nice bird feeder in our front yard. They and other birds love it.

But. Yesterday we saw a Hawk loitering around, and in the afternoon had a little bird in his mouth on our driveway and then finally flew off. We’ve seen Hawks before but never one with (one of our birds) for lunch. Yuck.

Yes, it’s nature and circle of life, but….

If I see another Hawk nearby I may go out to get a shotgun. Gotta protect our little birdies.

Any idea in how to get rid of Hawks?

Hawks are birds too.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

First, you need to know that hawks are protected in the United States under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 USC, 703-711). It is illegal to harm them, or to hunt, trap, cage, shoot, or poison them without a permit.

What about snowbirds?

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

We love animals and birds. We have a multilevel birdhouse in our back that has provided shelter and breeding for little House Sparrows. They are so cute and lively. There have been at least 10 broods of these birds over the past few years. Lots of babies hatched. Matter of fact one of the condos has three little ones now chirping for their food.

We also have a nice bird feeder in our front yard. They and other birds love it.

But. Yesterday we saw a Hawk loitering around, and in the afternoon had a little bird in his mouth on our driveway and then finally flew off. We’ve seen Hawks before but never one with (one of our birds) for lunch. Yuck.

Yes, it’s nature and circle of life, but….

If I see another Hawk nearby I may go out to get a shotgun. Gotta protect our little birdies.

Any idea in how to get rid of Hawks?

NATURE is a beautiful thing. What we do. what we insist on doing is actually an abomination.
Neatly edged lawn, one single plant. Is NOT natural. Weeds etc, that is nature. We work so hard. Apply more, and more chemicals because we insist on fighting nature.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Wilharm

Feral cats are not protected.

Far as feral cats, they do not last long before they are killed by one of the many predictors around here. Should you see one it is likely a recently escaped or abandoned pet.

Laws fascinate me. Should you hit a dog with your car, the law is you have to report it.
If, you hit a cat you do not need to report it.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by bjansson

Feral cats serve a purpose. But if they are killing something you love Amazon has a great cage available for catch and release somewhere else. Amazon.com

Nature will work things out. But you don't have to watch.

I assume you are talking about those Have a Heart type traps. First of all the ones big enough to possibly catch a cat are big and expensive. NOT HERE and a long time ago. I used one to catch squirrels. First of all when you catch one, they are a lot bigger up close. Secondly they are scared and VICIOUS. I used to drive them miles away to a park. Did they survive the move? Truth I have no way of knowing. I suspect by the time I got home, they beat me as they go as the squirrel runs-roads do not.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

What about snowbirds?

Don't poke the bear !

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

If they are selling guns at a flea market, they are violating the law that requires firearm dealers to be licensed. I don't think it would be considered a private sale between two people.

Anyone can rent a table at a flea market, there is no requirement for it to be a licensed business. If an individual wants to sell some of their PRIVATE firearm collection, they can legally do so at the flea market and it is still considered a private sale between two people. No background check is required by federal law. Now, if the seller is constantly selling guns at a flea market, the ATF might classify that action as for profit commercial sales and the seller would be required by federal law to have an FFL.

A friend of mine had an extensive firearm collection that he accumulated over years. As he got older, he decided to divest himself of the guns so his widow wouldn't have to contend with it. He would rent a table at gun shows and sell his guns at the show. Perfectly legal as he wasn't selling them as a profit making business and they were from his private collection.

It is also ILLEGAL under federal law and many state laws that prohibited individuals, convicted felons, spouse beaters, drug addicts and a few other categories, are not allowed to purchase or possess a firearm or ammunition for a firearm.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

Anyone can rent a table at a flea market, there is no requirement for it to be a licensed business. If an individual wants to sell some of their PRIVATE firearm collection, they can legally do so at the flea market and it is still considered a private sale between two people. No background check is required by federal law. Now, if the seller is constantly selling guns at a flea market, the ATF might classify that action as for profit commercial sales and the seller would be required by federal law to have an FFL.

A friend of mine had an extensive firearm collection that he accumulated over years. As he got older, he decided to divest himself of the guns so his widow wouldn't have to contend with it. He would rent a table at gun shows and sell his guns at the show. Perfectly legal as he wasn't selling them as a profit making business and they were from his private collection.

It is also ILLEGAL under federal law and many state laws that prohibited individuals, convicted felons, spouse beaters, drug addicts and a few other categories, are not allowed to purchase or possess a firearm or ammunition for a firearm.

You are correct that you can make "occasional" sales of a private gun collection at a flea market. But, someone who is displaying guns along with pots and pans at a flea market is asking for trouble with the Feds and the state, especially if he is a regular flea market seller.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

What about snowbirds?

Apparently they are not on the protected species list based on the way they are always getting viciously attacked on this forum?