Phantom_k9
Songster
I have determined that we have a family of RS Hawks that have moved into the area. In a previous post, I described a run in with a hawk that dove towards our flock and was only deterred by me swinging at it with a broom; I now know this was a RSH. It had been a month since I had seen any real hawk activity since. We have a red tail that stays high up and doesn't bother us. It probably will sound crazy, but I feel like the Red Tail and I have a weird understanding; a sort of "you don't mess with these birds, I won't mess with you" kind of thing.
Anyways, back to the RSH. In the past week, there have been three of these birds getting dangerously close to our chickens. They haven't attacked yet, but they have flown dangerously close; as in I have started to worry about myself getting attacked! They either fly through the trees near our yard, or circle up in the air; all while screeching non stop. I have a few decent pictures of two of the birds, and I have a feeling that they are trying to teach their youngest how to hunt. The timing sorta lines up, and it would explain why they have been going crazy when it comes to hunting.
I would hope this isn't a problem, give them a month to kick out the juvi and we get back to normal. Is that remotely correct? Also, if they have nested near by, in someone's yard, could I work with said neighbor to get the nest removed (via wildlife services of course) or do I just have to suffer?
I don't really know why I am making a post, it just felt like the thing to do... If anyone has had any experience with these majestic birds please do share!
Anyways, back to the RSH. In the past week, there have been three of these birds getting dangerously close to our chickens. They haven't attacked yet, but they have flown dangerously close; as in I have started to worry about myself getting attacked! They either fly through the trees near our yard, or circle up in the air; all while screeching non stop. I have a few decent pictures of two of the birds, and I have a feeling that they are trying to teach their youngest how to hunt. The timing sorta lines up, and it would explain why they have been going crazy when it comes to hunting.
I would hope this isn't a problem, give them a month to kick out the juvi and we get back to normal. Is that remotely correct? Also, if they have nested near by, in someone's yard, could I work with said neighbor to get the nest removed (via wildlife services of course) or do I just have to suffer?
I don't really know why I am making a post, it just felt like the thing to do... If anyone has had any experience with these majestic birds please do share!
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