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Is there anything I can put on my patio to deter hawks from landing?I sit there with my two teacup yorkies(4 lbs.ea) and let them play. Today a hawk was about 20 feet over the patio, probably waiting to get lunch. What is the prey for a hawk. Would one of those big owls that blow in the wind help?
I have received several similar questions. It is VERY highly unlikely that any hawk would try to take your yorkies. Hawks weight two pounds or less and I know of no authenticated cases where they have taken an adult dog or cat. It may have happened, but I am sure it is extremely rare. I'm not sure what species of hawk you are talking about, but they are mostly eating mice, rats, small birds, snakes, lizards, etc. Not dogs, even small ones. Not to worry. Roger Lederer at Ornithology.com
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Roger Lederer
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Any and all about WILD birds - the science of ornithology. Information about birdwatching, ecology, conservation, migration, behavior, banding, rehabilitation, feeding, songs, binoculars, identification, and careers in ornithology. No questions about pet or caged birds, please.
Experience
Have a PhD and over forty years as a professional ornithologist - research, teaching, author, speaker, webmaster of Ornithology.com . Have written thirty scientific papers, three bird field guides, a textbook in ecology and two recent books entitled "Amazing Birds" and "Birds of New England". Have traveled to over 90 countries watching birds.
Education/Credentials
PhD in Zoology/Ornithology; Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences; former Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, Chico
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