[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

What about snowbirds?

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Don't poke the bear !

What about bears?

[merrymini]

The sparrow spoken of may be an invasive species, so the hawk is doing you a favor. Stop feeding them and do not be stupid about shooting firearms in populated areas.

[xcaligirl]

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?

I love bald eagles before I moved here. No longer a fan!

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by xcaligirl

i love bald eagles before i moved here. No longer a fan!

let me ask a question.
Have you ever eaten chicken , Turkey , Duck, Goose, Etc?

[Tvflguy]

OK I’m the Op and must speak up.

First the shotgun comment was hyperbole. Some here really thought I would take a shotgun to a hawk???! Some of the comments re that were off the top laughable. And the many comments in how to buy a gun, and not. Jeez…

For the guy that said if I move to TV it better not be near him. I am in TV and I feel the same.

And the continual slam re bird feeder etc etc. it is in front of our home and the birdhouses in back.

Some of my OP comment was tongue-in-cheek, but I guess I need to point that out when posting.

As for some of the nasty comments, easy from behind a keyboard. One needs thick skin at times when opening a Thread.

Bottom line, never saw a hawk since and the little birdies are happily feeding out front and starting and caring for their new broods in back. Life goes on…

One poster linked a great site re hawks and how to avoid them. I forgot that they prey on all types of things esp rodents and snakes and stuff. Thanks for that link.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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.

Re-read the 4th sentence in my post.

[Skunky1]

Take down the birdhouse!

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by DAVES

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.

I only relocated squirrels captured in my heartless trap which were eating through the soffits into the attic to raise little ones. .

The trap would accidentally fall into the ocean for a few minutes and then the tide would take them away. . .

They are too smart to forget where they live.

big game guy

[TeresaE]

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?

Bird Feeders spread Avian Flu. Plus they attract rodents and disrupt migration. If you love these animals like you say, then you would take them down. The birds are very capable foraging on their own, just as nature intended. It’s really the best way to help them.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by TeresaE

Bird Feeders spread Avian Flu. Plus they attract rodents and disrupt migration. If you love these animals like you say, then you would take them down. The birds are very capable foraging on their own, just as nature intended. It’s really the best way to help them.

2 years after my mom went into assisted living, the migratory humming birds still come to the house looking for the feeder which they fed from for many years. . . .

local feeding and warmer winters have some individual migratory birds not migrating . . .

are they becoming human amusements?

bears love feeders. . . once they find them they don't stop listing

[Joe C.]

OK .....Here's what you need to do:
Get more birdhouses and get more feeders.
Get a shotgun with the largest ammo capacity.
Make sure it's at least a 12 gauge.
Have a BLAST !!!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by TeresaE

Bird Feeders spread Avian Flu. Plus they attract rodents and disrupt migration. If you love these animals like you say, then you would take them down. The birds are very capable foraging on their own, just as nature intended. It’s really the best way to help them.

You missed post #95……

[Pennyt]

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?

Send the hawk my way. They get rid of rodents, snakes and the like.

[Gunny2403]

BB Rifle

[threeonemiles@outlook.com]

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 do what they are supposed to. They are birds of prey and are protected. Move the bird cages to a safer location. Using a shotgun is a bit extreme. If you miss, these shotgun pellets will scatter and may hit someone. Also, discharging a weapon within city limits is illegal and irresponsible. Again, move the cages and feeders.