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Originally Posted by MandiesMom  I admire your confidence in your guys. And, your ability to sit back and watch. |
Well, it's possible that I understated my apprehension about that.
I
was rather concerned, but, the Hawk was small, and it's something that I really need to know, and very much want my guys to be able to handle. I assure you, I was ready to intervene !
Given that I live in a large metropolitan area, there doesn't seem to be that many large areal predators about, and actually, seeing a Hawk only occurs every couple months. I've never seen anything large like the Owl you spoke of.
I sincerely think that what success my guys have, is because they regularly get exposed to situations were they have to encounter pray (from their point of view) are just used to being more alert and aggressive with encounters with other animals. I've been hunting them for several years now, and back then, they weren't as successful as they are today.
Thinking back on the incident, and how they just cooled it, I believe they were wanting that Hawk down on their level. My adult Female Becca goes for Birds a LOT more than She does the Squirrels or when our resident Possum (Sweetie) accidentally forgets what time of day it is.
I'm not suggesting that anyone be less careful, and I think being a "Scardy Cat" is probably a good idea.
