Yes it is, I opened the gate this morning so my flock could forage up the hill, well there really isn't much cover right now and the hawk has been coming by daily. after going to the window [it's pouring rain] and watching I finally called everyone back in an closed the gate. The ducks just sit up there waiting to be picked off [thats the way it looks anyway] and I couldn't stand the thoughts of that hawk getting it's chance. They'll just have to wait to a day when the weather co operates and I can go with them. So looking forward to spring.