I've been taking clues from the doves and small birds too. They seem to know when the hawk is coming and fly away to their nests or somewhere else hidden.
I'm thinking it moved into town because there are a lot of people raising chickens in town now. I haven't noticed anything else increasing in population that would have brought it here other than maybe doves.
I keep hoping it will move on.
Hey a girl can dream right.
Marla
There are no less than 4 Cooper's hawks that patrol our city neighborhood and nearby neighborhoods, which include a large park and a few schools, and many many tall regal trees. We are very vigilant when letting our 4 Buff Orpingtons out of their coop/run due to the presence of the hawk. Initially the hawks were only present in the winter, but in the last year, we have seen them through the entire year.
So far we have been lucky, and have only witnessed the hawks catching pigeons, squirrels, and the occasional rabbit. We use the "pigeon alarm" for our visual cues - if they are hanging out on the power lines, we are ok. If they are flying about in circular patterns, don't let the chickens out.
And, our girls make a "hawk alarm" sound (and run for cover) as well, which is very different from their other sounds, like "feed me" and "I'm happy with these scraps you gave me."
Rosemary
St. Louis, MO
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