bird feeder predators

Hawks Hunting at Bird Feeders: The Brush Pile Strategy

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Hawks Hunting At Bird Feeders

Seeing a hawk hunt around your feeders can be upsetting, but the safest response is to change the feeding setup rather than trying to drive off or handle the raptor. Native hawks such as Cooper’s Hawks and Sharp-shinned Hawks are protected wildlife, so trapping, capturing, injuring, or killing them is not a backyard-control option. Give

Bird Feeder Predators: Protecting Your Seed from Mammals and Hawks

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Bird Feeder Predators

Bird feeder predators are not one problem with one solution. Squirrels and raccoons usually create access and equipment problems around seed, hawks take advantage of concentrated prey, cats hunt from the ground, and bears turn bird food into a serious wildlife-conflict issue. Physical barriers, thoughtful placement, temporary feeder removal, and reducing attractants all have a