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Birders

sherlocksistah

(51 posts)

3. I chase hawks off so they won't attack the birds

Reply to Omaha Steve (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 10, 2016, 12:02 PM

Aug 2016

though we've not seen a hawk in some time in our backyard. When I hear them, I grab a broom, run outside, make loud noises, shout at them too. Seems to work to keep them away. I think I've probably saved a few little birds by doing that.

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