Today, I have a total of eight different feeders, of various types ... come that moment when a hawk (usually the Cooper’s hawk) makes an attack. Usually, a jay or a chickadee will give a very clear ...

Predators near your feeder can deter birds from visiting. Outdoor cats, hawks, or even snakes in the area pose a danger to birds and may cause them to avoid your yard altogether. Feeders that are ...

The “chicken hawk” of colonial America, this medium-sized accipiter is a common sight at home bird feeders across the country, swooping in to nab an unwary dove or jay. Females are larger and ...