A few days ago my wife saw something big flying away from the backyard where the feeders are. This morning, I saw a bunch of very fine feathers dropping out of an oak tree; sure enough, it was a good-sized grey bird of prey up in the tree eating its kill. As soon as I opened the door to go outside, it flew away. Didn't get much of a view, other than its general color and size.
So now I know why the number of birds has declined significantly the last week or so. Before, it was non-stop action all day long
with cardinals, doves (mourning, white-winged, and inca), and continually lots of finches. Now, they're often all gone for hours at a time.
I think I know the answer, but I'll ask anyway. Any ideas on how to get the bird of prey to leave my yard alone?
So now I know why the number of birds has declined significantly the last week or so. Before, it was non-stop action all day long
with cardinals, doves (mourning, white-winged, and inca), and continually lots of finches. Now, they're often all gone for hours at a time.
I think I know the answer, but I'll ask anyway. Any ideas on how to get the bird of prey to leave my yard alone?