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SnowWa · 06-03-2006, 08:12 PM

A hawk literally almost knocked me over trying to get to a small quail in front of me. The hawk came from behind me and actually ran its wing through my hair -- to get to the quail that was only 3 or 4 feet in front of me.

So -- I know that even our being very close to our little dogs won't keep a hawk from diving down to pick them up.

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This is really the main reason that I am so glad that my little guy is a "big little Yorkies" -- probably 8 or 9 pounds. I am hoping that this might be a little big for a hawk to go after.

Yes - let's be careful!

Carol Jean

MyTrixie143 · 06-03-2006, 08:49 PM

I guess I am lucky to live where I do. There are no owls or hawks or any big bird. No racoons, foxes, come to think of it, other than cats and dogs and some small birds like robins there is no other wildlife. The only thing I have to watch is for a dog in to my yard, that and blue jays. Blue jays may not be able to pick them up but they are mean and will pick on them. I don't what I would do if I lived where there are big birds of prey...

megan_kat22 · 06-03-2006, 08:59 PM

I've never really seen any prey type birds around here. and my boys are both 10-11 lbs. Do you think a Hawk/Owl would even try for something so big?

Rae Rae · 06-03-2006, 09:46 PM

This is crazy! I never thought birds could be a problem for yorkies. I dont think we have that many predator birds in IL...Patti do you know if we do in this area? I've seen a few hawks every now and then, but its so rare that when u do see one its a big deal.

Jane · 06-04-2006, 07:40 AM

Great picture!

Jane · 06-04-2006, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KimMee's Mom

I am glad your baby is ok. I have had them here too- I was washing my car just last month and had the babies sitting outside on their leashes- started noticing this bird that kept circling,circling- Hey - it was time to go inside. I also have a pesky raccoon that won't leave us alone!!!

Great picture of the raccoon!

06-03-2006, 08:12 PM	#16
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	A hawk literally almost knocked me over trying to get to a small quail in front of me. The hawk came from behind me and actually ran its wing through my hair -- to get to the quail that was only 3 or 4 feet in front of me. So -- I know that even our being very close to our little dogs won't keep a hawk from diving down to pick them up. ----------------- This is really the main reason that I am so glad that my little guy is a "big little Yorkies" -- probably 8 or 9 pounds. I am hoping that this might be a little big for a hawk to go after. Yes - let's be careful! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

06-03-2006, 08:49 PM	#17
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	I guess I am lucky to live where I do. There are no owls or hawks or any big bird. No racoons, foxes, come to think of it, other than cats and dogs and some small birds like robins there is no other wildlife. The only thing I have to watch is for a dog in to my yard, that and blue jays. Blue jays may not be able to pick them up but they are mean and will pick on them. I don't what I would do if I lived where there are big birds of prey... __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

06-03-2006, 08:59 PM	#18
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	I've never really seen any prey type birds around here. and my boys are both 10-11 lbs. Do you think a Hawk/Owl would even try for something so big? __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

06-04-2006, 07:40 AM	#20
Jane YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amherstburg,Ontario Posts: 499	Great picture! __________________ Oliver, Sweetie & Jane

06-03-2006, 09:46 PM	#19
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	This is crazy! I never thought birds could be a problem for yorkies. I dont think we have that many predator birds in IL...Patti do you know if we do in this area? I've seen a few hawks every now and then, but its so rare that when u do see one its a big deal.