Birding Problems - hawks and owls
The presence of hawks and owls (raptors) may cause problems for people
who raise free-ranging poultry and small animals such as rabbits, for
people who operate bird feeders stations and for those who allow their
household pets to roam at night.

Federal and state laws prohibit the capture, killing or possession of
hawks and owls.

The best solution to most raptor problems is prevention. Keep your pets
indoors, and your livestock in pens.

If you feed wild birds with bird feeders, expect a visit from a hungry hawk or owl.
Raptors at a birdfeeding station are a problem only when they perch
nearby, all day. You won't see any birds at your feeders. Rather than
get upset, consider yourself fortunate to get a close-up look at these
magnificent birds.

Stop filling your bird feeders for a couple of days, and the raptors will
look for dinner elsewhere.