[romeos mommy]

Originally Posted by jencar98

I believe it is because for years they were an endangered species due to various reasons. Now because of their protected status, their numbers have increased considerably and we have increased the human population to the point of expanding into their territory. What used to be fields and woods are now subdivisions and shopping malls, which still have mice, rats and rodents and now our little dogs.

Human noises in general will frighten them away. So, if you do see one, wave your arms and yell at it, that will temporarily get it to leave. But don't leave your little dog outside without you nearby.

I can always tell when one is in our area. We feed songbirds, they are in our yard constantly. If I'm outside and the songbirds get quiet or fly away suddenly - I can just about bet when I look up - I'll see a hawk. They eat songbirds too!!

birds eating birds.