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Latuya 06-24-2013 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Fritz n Sophie (Post 4253374)
Yikes! Did you feel like you were in the movie "The Birds"?:eek:
LOL !!! Yes it did. My neighbor directly across the street (who happens to be a police officer) seen everything and he was even freaked out. This is the same neighbor who stood at his door laughing his butt off watching me running from that stupid pigeon with a garden hose in hand. I had been washing my van and it was nowhere in sight but decided to show up mid wash. It got to the point where if I had to go outside my family would not step out with me. They would go before or after me and laugh at me run from the dang bird. The only other person it went after was my sister in law. That's when I got a good laugh watching her run in circles in the front yard before making a mad dash to the house.

Teegy 06-24-2013 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SWHouston (Post 4252700)
Same thing here, it's been building a nest in a tree in my neighbors front yard. :eek:

I don't worry too much about my guys, since they are pretty big (8-13 lbs) but my neighbor has a quite small Yorkie Female, that I worry about more than they do.

What really ticks me off is...
They leave her tied on a leash and alone in their front yard for hours. Their back yard is like a sieve. I'm just amazed they still have her. :confused:

I'd try to destroy the nest without getting yourself hurt it may help deter them

Teegy 06-24-2013 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by cindersellie (Post 4253584)
This pair is hunting IN the trees. I can hear the other birds in there trying to fight off the hawks. A few times I saw the hawks leave and a small pack of birds trying to attack them. I know the hawks got an egg or a baby when that happens. :(

If they would just go after the moles, skunks, or snakes, I'd be a very happy person!:eek:;)

I've witnessed the same where a little flock of birds attack and chase of the massive hawks in my neighbourhood. Last week it was seagulls chasing them away

MandiesMom 06-24-2013 09:22 AM
I don't think it is pratical to destroy the nest, as most nests are very high up in the tree. I think it's best to try to make the environment less attractive so perhaps they move the next time they build a nest.

Yesterday, we heard the hawk before we saw it...just confirmed it was a mama talking to her baby(s)

SWHouston 06-24-2013 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Teegy (Post 4253852)
I've witnessed the same where a little flock of birds attack and chase of the massive hawks in my neighbourhood. Last week it was seagulls chasing them away
Around here, it's a Black Bird(s) which aggressively get after Hawks. I'm not sure if that's their right name, they're smaller than Grackles, and if it's not them, then the Mocking Birds do it.

cindersellie 06-24-2013 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Teegy (Post 4253848)
I'd try to destroy the nest without getting yourself hurt it may help deter them
Yea, The nests are too high to get to safely. And with Hawks being protected around here, I'm not sure if the nests are also protected? IDK, It's best to just try to chase them away. :thumbup:

cindersellie 06-24-2013 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Latuya (Post 4253787)
LOL !!! Yes it did. My neighbor directly across the street (who happens to be a police officer) seen everything and he was even freaked out. This is the same neighbor who stood at his door laughing his butt off watching me running from that stupid pigeon with a garden hose in hand. I had been washing my van and it was nowhere in sight but decided to show up mid wash. It got to the point where if I had to go outside my family would not step out with me. They would go before or after me and laugh at me run from the dang bird. The only other person it went after was my sister in law. That's when I got a good laugh watching her run in circles in the front yard before making a mad dash to the house.
LOL! That whole thing you described is playing out in my head! How funny that would be to see in real life. I wonder why the pigeon just went after you and your SiL. Do you look alike? Wear the same perfume? I don't even know if birds smell perfume, but maybe that was a reason. ;)

cindersellie 06-24-2013 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MandiesMom (Post 4253856)
I don't think it is pratical to destroy the nest, as most nests are very high up in the tree. I think it's best to try to make the environment less attractive so perhaps they move the next time they build a nest.

Yesterday, we heard the hawk before we saw it...just confirmed it was a mama talking to her baby(s)
Use the great tips from this thread to stay safe. So far, I heard the hawks this morning only. I'm hoping they're moving on. I'll keep trying to get all the tips (as many as I can do) into place today while they're away. :thumbup:

cindersellie 06-24-2013 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SWHouston (Post 4253858)
Around here, it's a Black Bird(s) which aggressively get after Hawks. I'm not sure if that's their right name, they're smaller than Grackles, and if it's not them, then the Mocking Birds do it.
I think the crows and bluejays here cheer the hawks on, hoping to get the left overs if a hawk makes a kill. I swear I hear them making noise right along with the hawks. :(

Latuya 06-24-2013 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by cindersellie (Post 4253863)
LOL! That whole thing you described is playing out in my head! How funny that would be to see in real life. I wonder why the pigeon just went after you and your SiL. Do you look alike? Wear the same perfume? I don't even know if birds smell perfume, but maybe that was a reason. ;)
We all tried to figure that out. We do look somewhat alike. We're both tall with dark long curly hair. Maybe this bird had a problem with big hair? I don't know but I was sure glad when it was gone!

cindersellie 06-24-2013 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Latuya (Post 4253892)
We all tried to figure that out. We do look somewhat alike. We're both tall with dark long curly hair. Maybe this bird had a problem with big hair? I don't know but I was sure glad when it was gone!

I'm glad it didn't get in your hair!! That's a fear of mine with birds. I'm ok till they get close to my head, then the bird better watch out- I'm swatting at them! I'm glad you both are ok. :thumbup:

SWHouston 06-24-2013 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by cindersellie (Post 4253868)
I think the crows and bluejays here cheer the hawks on, hoping to get the left overs if a hawk makes a kill. I swear I hear them making noise right along with the hawks. :(
Yes, I suppose those could be Crows, but "cheering on" is NOT what they're doing to the Hawks around here. It's Diving and Swooping (very closely) and the Hawk has turned and presented his Claws toward them on occasion.

These guys are NOT friendly toward each other :eek:

Latuya 06-24-2013 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cindersellie (Post 4253915)
I'm glad it didn't get in your hair!! That's a fear of mine with birds. I'm ok till they get close to my head, then the bird better watch out- I'm swatting at them! I'm glad you both are ok. :thumbup:
I'm so scared of birds! I had a nightmare when I was little that a bird was attacking me and picking at my head. And this is way before I seen the movie "The Birds" so you can imagine how freaked I was after seeing it and I was already like 16. My daughter just told me that this crazy bird went after a little girl riding her bike down our block. I can still hear the flapping of its wings. Every time we talk about it my husband still laughs . I do too but it wasn't too funny when it was happening!

gracielove 06-24-2013 02:13 PM
I live outside of town in a wooded area. Hawks pass through this area but don't usually stay too long. We have more issues with owls. Gracie is never outside by herself and I always walk her on a short leash. Have never had an attack but I have had owls swoop down, land on low branches and stare at us when walking in the morning. They do stay out long after sunrise. We now wait until later in the morning to go for a long walk.

People with larger Yorkies should be aware that a hungry hawk will attack larger animals. An 8 or 10lb dog could get sliced up pretty well with those talons so don't take chances. The young birds that are out on their own for the first few months make some daring attacks when they have not had a meal for a few days.

cindersellie 06-24-2013 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SWHouston (Post 4253987)
Yes, I suppose those could be Crows, but "cheering on" is NOT what they're doing to the Hawks around here. It's Diving and Swooping (very closely) and the Hawk has turned and presented his Claws toward them on occasion.

These guys are NOT friendly toward each other :eek:
That's good to know, we have more bluejays and crows than hawks, so maybe they will chase the hawks away!

I did get some mirrors put on a few things around my patio, and hung foil strips on the tree near there. I haven't hear the hawks since this morning. :)

cindersellie 06-24-2013 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Latuya (Post 4254003)
I'm so scared of birds! I had a nightmare when I was little that a bird was attacking me and picking at my head. And this is way before I seen the movie "The Birds" so you can imagine how freaked I was after seeing it and I was already like 16. My daughter just told me that this crazy bird went after a little girl riding her bike down our block. I can still hear the flapping of its wings. Every time we talk about it my husband still laughs . I do too but it wasn't too funny when it was happening!
I don't know why some guys do that. Maybe to hide their own fears? :confused:

cindersellie 06-24-2013 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by gracielove (Post 4254145)
I live outside of town in a wooded area. Hawks pass through this area but don't usually stay too long. We have more issues with owls. Gracie is never outside by herself and I always walk her on a short leash. Have never had an attack but I have had owls swoop down, land on low branches and stare at us when walking in the morning. They do stay out long after sunrise. We now wait until later in the morning to go for a long walk.

People with larger Yorkies should be aware that a hungry hawk will attack larger animals. An 8 or 10lb dog could get sliced up pretty well with those talons so don't take chances. The young birds that are out on their own for the first few months make some daring attacks when they have not had a meal for a few days.

:thumbup::thumbup: yeah, they'll try to get anything if their hungry enough!

SWHouston 06-25-2013 07:31 PM
Good news (I think)...

I herd my neighbors little Female yelp about mid afternoon, and rushed out expecting to see a Hawk eating her in their front yard. No Dog, no Bird, so I figured it came from their back yard, which I can't access. So, I don't know just what happened. I'll keep a close eye out for the little lady tomorrow.

Anyway, while I was in the front yard, I looked up, and the Hawk(s) had apparently abandoned their nest. It had been a Female with a little Hawk, I don't think I mentioned that before.

So, they're gone as far as I know, hopefully without a final Yorkie meal.

wemple2 06-25-2013 08:16 PM
This terrifies me, I witnessed a hawk swoop down and grab a baby bunny right out of it's nest right in front of me..and boy did that baby scream. Winston never goes out alone, I am always with him...but how scary...that could have easily been him.

cindersellie 06-26-2013 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SWHouston (Post 4255242)
Good news (I think)...

I herd my neighbors little Female yelp about mid afternoon, and rushed out expecting to see a Hawk eating her in their front yard. No Dog, no Bird, so I figured it came from their back yard, which I can't access. So, I don't know just what happened. I'll keep a close eye out for the little lady tomorrow.

Anyway, while I was in the front yard, I looked up, and the Hawk(s) had apparently abandoned their nest. It had been a Female with a little Hawk, I don't think I mentioned that before.

So, they're gone as far as I know, hopefully without a final Yorkie meal.
That's great! I'm glad your hawks left! I didn't hear any yesterday, but it was raining. If I don't hear them today, I'm hoping they moved on. :thumbup:

cindersellie 06-26-2013 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by wemple2 (Post 4255261)
This terrifies me, I witnessed a hawk swoop down and grab a baby bunny right out of it's nest right in front of me..and boy did that baby scream. Winston never goes out alone, I am always with him...but how scary...that could have easily been him.
Yea, I've had dogs that killed rabbits in the past (non yorkie types). The screaming is awful! To see a hawk do that right in front of you shows that they aren't afraid of humans!! I'm glad Winston was safe! The thought of what a hawk can do with our babies is just scary!

Verbena 06-26-2013 05:43 AM
A bunny's scream sounds like a baby scream. We had a feral cat that liked the taste of bunny. :rolleyes:

cindersellie 06-26-2013 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Verbena (Post 4255476)
A bunny's scream sounds like a baby scream. We had a feral cat that liked the taste of bunny. :rolleyes:
:thumbup: yep, it sounds like that! Horrible sound!

gracielove 06-26-2013 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SWHouston (Post 4253987)
Yes, I suppose those could be Crows, but "cheering on" is NOT what they're doing to the Hawks around here. It's Diving and Swooping (very closely) and the Hawk has turned and presented his Claws toward them on occasion.

These guys are NOT friendly toward each other :eek:
Doesn't it get really hot in the summertime where you are? That dog has to stay out in that heat? What a shame.

SWHouston 06-26-2013 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by gracielove (Post 4255626)
Doesn't it get really hot in the summertime where you are? That dog has to stay out in that heat? What a shame.
UOO YEA, like in triple digits, with the Humidity almost that high ! :eek:

I'd say something to the guy, but, we have a history of not getting along, and, he doesn't speak English (Asian) all that well. I've frequently went out, most times with the Dogs, and just sorta checked on her, and have never seen her in any obvious distress. But, he "parks" her in a well shaded area, so, its hard to object, since his back yard has holes in the Fence, big enough for a Dane to get through. I'm probably going to get a bad reputation for saying this, but if I thought there was any serious abuse, I'd take her away from him, and dare him to report it. I'd consider it my duty, as a resident and property owner of this County, to intervene and provide assistance by taking that animal into protective custody, should I witness a criminal act of that nature.

cindersellie 06-26-2013 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SWHouston (Post 4255769)
UOO YEA, like in triple digits, with the Humidity almost that high ! :eek:

I'd say something to the guy, but, we have a history of not getting along, and, he doesn't speak English (Asian) all that well. I've frequently went out, most times with the Dogs, and just sorta checked on her, and have never seen her in any obvious distress. But, he "parks" her in a well shaded area, so, its hard to object, since his back yard has holes in the Fence, big enough for a Dane to get through. I'm probably going to get a bad reputation for saying this, but if I thought there was any serious abuse, I'd take her away from him, and dare him to report it. I'd consider it my duty, as a resident and property owner of this County, to intervene and provide assistance by taking that animal into protective custody, should I witness a criminal act of that nature.
:thumbup: I'd do the same thing!

Bobswench 06-26-2013 12:24 PM
We have eagles and osprey. I never worried about them when we had our Shepherd, but now that she's gone and we have little Abigail, I'll be watching. Like a hawk.

Bad joke. BAD!

gracielove 06-26-2013 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SWHouston (Post 4255769)
UOO YEA, like in triple digits, with the Humidity almost that high ! :eek:

I'd say something to the guy, but, we have a history of not getting along, and, he doesn't speak English (Asian) all that well. I've frequently went out, most times with the Dogs, and just sorta checked on her, and have never seen her in any obvious distress. But, he "parks" her in a well shaded area, so, its hard to object, since his back yard has holes in the Fence, big enough for a Dane to get through. I'm probably going to get a bad reputation for saying this, but if I thought there was any serious abuse, I'd take her away from him, and dare him to report it. I'd consider it my duty, as a resident and property owner of this County, to intervene and provide assistance by taking that animal into protective custody, should I witness a criminal act of that nature.
Most counties up here have laws about what has to be provided to a dog that is left outside. Here they have to have a house and food and water available at all times. Like what would she do if a storm broke loose while the owner was gone? If she gets left out in rainy weather that would probably be against most ordinances.
I really don't understand why people even have dogs when they are not home to care for them properly.

cindersellie 06-26-2013 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by gracielove (Post 4255877)
Most counties up here have laws about what has to be provided to a dog that is left outside. Here they have to have a house and food and water available at all times. Like what would she do if a storm broke loose while the owner was gone? If she gets left out in rainy weather that would probably be against most ordinances.
I really don't understand why people even have dogs when they are not home to care for them properly.
I heard the laws there are very strict about housing dogs. I wish we had stricter laws here.

cindersellie 06-26-2013 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bobswench (Post 4255873)
We have eagles and osprey. I never worried about them when we had our Shepherd, but now that she's gone and we have little Abigail, I'll be watching. Like a hawk.

Bad joke. BAD!

HAHA!!:thumbup::D


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