Can't wait to see pictures! Yes, birds are always a big concern. I live in northern MN and we have lots of eagles and owls. One morning we had a young eagle sitting right outside the porch on one of the lowest branches of a tree. Needless to say, I didn't let any of my dogs out until he was gone and even then I watched them "like a hawk". Just make sure, you go out there with your dog and have fun.
