Possible hawk problem

My mom saw a hawk up in the tree at the edge of the yard today.
She said it gave her a real mean look. The question is should
I worry about it getting the fish in my pond. And if so, can
anybody think of a good solution to keep it away from my pond.
My daschunds keep the cats away from pond but I dont know if they
can handle a hawk. I thought about a scarecrow but I cant afford
one right now. Any other solutions would be appreciated.

We have several nesting pairs of Red-tailed Hawks near our home, none of
which are interested in our pond, but they do go after the Chipmunks,
English Sparrows, Morning Doves & Shrews for food. I've not seen a Hawk go
near our pond even once in the past 3 months. (All the other area birds
drink from it.) Not sure if we are lucky, or if they just prefer other
foods.

Lisa
"Gene" wrote in message
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My mom saw a hawk up in the tree at the edge of the yard today.
She said it gave her a real mean look. The question is should
I worry about it getting the fish in my pond. And if so, can
anybody think of a good solution to keep it away from my pond.
My daschunds keep the cats away from pond but I dont know if they
can handle a hawk. I thought about a scarecrow but I cant afford
one right now. Any other solutions would be appreciated.

Net your pond!

Nedra
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

"Steve and Lisa" wrote in message
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We have several nesting pairs of Red-tailed Hawks near our home, none of
which are interested in our pond, but they do go after the Chipmunks,
English Sparrows, Morning Doves & Shrews for food. I've not seen a Hawk go
near our pond even once in the past 3 months. (All the other area birds
drink from it.) Not sure if we are lucky, or if they just prefer other
foods.

Lisa
"Gene" wrote in message
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My mom saw a hawk up in the tree at the edge of the yard today.
She said it gave her a real mean look. The question is should
I worry about it getting the fish in my pond. And if so, can
anybody think of a good solution to keep it away from my pond.
My daschunds keep the cats away from pond but I dont know if they
can handle a hawk. I thought about a scarecrow but I cant afford
one right now. Any other solutions would be appreciated.

Fish are way down on the list of many hawks' diets. Other that the scarecrow do
not do anything until you talk to your fish and game department.
All birds of prey are protected. If you set up something that causes the hawk
injury or death you could be held legally liable. Fines and jail time take up
pond dollars and pond time.


k30a

On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:20:35 GMT, Gene wrote:

My mom saw a hawk up in the tree at the edge of the yard today.
She said it gave her a real mean look. The question is should
I worry about it getting the fish in my pond. And if so, can
anybody think of a good solution to keep it away from my pond.
My daschunds keep the cats away from pond but I dont know if they
can handle a hawk. I thought about a scarecrow but I cant afford
one right now. Any other solutions would be appreciated.

http://www.km01.com/index.html for the cheapest price I've seen on a
scarecrow w/shipping.

Mean looks? Maybe you need to be more worried about Mom, perhaps she was
looking particularly tasty that day? ;o) ~ jan

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