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Hawk vs. Car

chlema — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 16:36:48 GMT

Yesterday my neighbor's little boy was in the street playing with his remote control car. Along came a hawk who tried to lift the car and take off, only succeeded in raising it a few inches, rode it for maybe 6", tried again to lift it, could not and finally gave up. He sat on the rooftop glaring down at all the spectators for a good 1/2 hour. Now what do you think this hawk was thinking? Have to add he was a determined bird and the fact that there were about 10 adults outside filming his misadventure did not daunt him in the least.

Re: Hawk vs. Car

candys mine — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:00:07 GMT

I don't know what the hawk was thinking, but I'M thinking that was one dumb bird if he actually had that unyielding piece of metal and plastic in it's talons and STILL had to think about going back for another try. Maybe it thought the car was just a really fast turtle?

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jlkz — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:55:59 GMT

A real.....bird brain ?

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LindaSal — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:08:26 GMT

They are lucky he didn't try to pick up the kid! They are one strong bird. My daughter had one fly into the grill of her car once. It was so traumatic for her, she just drove to the mechanic in hysteria! Thankfully he was able to get the bird out but unfortunately he was dead.

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Harpa — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:23:29 GMT

Wish I could see that video!

It was just yesterday when I went walking through the park parallel to a creek with lots of trees around that a hawk buzzed right by me (I could feel the wind he made) as he was chasing a bird! The bird escaped. That was a new experience for me!

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Kachina624 — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 19:41:26 GMT

Mr. Hawk, who likes to chase cars, should take a lesson from Mr. Dog that does the same. What would I do with it if I caught it?

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ValuSkr — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 19:45:55 GMT

It would be fun to see the video. If a neighbor posts it to YouTube, please let us know! Thank you.

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chlema — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 21:10:08 GMT

@Kachina624

@Kachina624 wrote:
Mr. Hawk, who likes to chase cars, should take a lesson from Mr. Dog that does the same. What would I do with it if I caught it?

I once had a golden that never was agressive towards birds - but - hated hawks! If I saw one lurking all I would have to say was "Emma - Hawk!!" and she would go barreling out the door to chase the dasterdly bird. I know, hawks have to eat too but not in my yard lol.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 21:19:57 GMT

@chlema That's what I do with roadrunners because they eat lizards (that eat ants) and baby birds of other species.

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Foxxee — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:40:34 GMT

Be careful with your very small dogs and puppies. Hawks will pick them up too...for dinner!

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shoesnbags — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:55:34 GMT

@Foxxee wrote:
Be careful with your very small dogs and puppies. Hawks will pick them up too...for dinner!

@Foxxee

We have many posts about this on Nextdoor.com. I live in an older, very populated suburb, not rural at all, but the hawks are really bold. Many a story about attempts to snatch up small dogs.

Re: Hawk vs. Car

CrazyDaisy — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:43:40 GMT

The hawk was looking for food. Apparently thought it was a small animal zipping back and forth.

Re: Hawk vs. Car

chlema — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:42:59 GMT

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@CrazyDaisy wrote:
The hawk was looking for food. Apparently thought it was a small animal zipping back and forth.

I agree but once he found out that he could not have the car for lunch you would think he'd look elsewhere instead of riding it for a bit and trying to lift it again lol. And then to glare down on it from the rooftop too!

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CrazyDaisy — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:49:29 GMT

@chlema wrote:
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@CrazyDaisy wrote:
The hawk was looking for food. Apparently thought it was a small animal zipping back and forth.
I agree but once he found out that he could not have the car for lunch you would think he'd look elsewhere instead of riding it for a bit and trying to lift it again lol. And then to glare down on it from the rooftop too!

He would not realize that it was not edible immediately. By watching and planning another attack strategy he may have gotten dinner. Wild animals/birds are masters of observation and finding ways to survive by adapting to changing environments.