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[maximillian]

@riley1 

We have coyotes too.  They are very much maligned.  I have mixed feelings.  It saddens me to hear about a family pet that was attacked by a coyote, as happens from time to time.  It is fashionable where we live for people to have chickens in their yards..you see where this is going.  So, of course, a certain human population wants to hunt the coyotes  all to oblivion.  My feeling is always "they were here first..we are taking their territory."  It is a dilemma.

[on the bay]

@maximillian,

I know what you mean.

I feel the same esp with owls, hawks eagles. I know they are predators but I love them too-so majestic and beautiful.

We have a hawk,several that hangs around. I love seeing him but I always tell him you can eat but not here (esp my little chipmonk running around 😄 He's very bold but I clap my hands and he flies away.

My father always said it is part of the food chain. It sort of made me feel less sad, but not really

[maximillian]

@on the bay 

Your post struck a chord with me too.  Last summer, late in the summer, I saw two or three squirrels in our yard.  My husband and I have a huge disagreement about how cute squirrels are.  (Okay, he just hates them, along with chipmunks.)  So, the disagreement was settled by a Red Tail Hawk.  Enter hawk into apple tree where squirrels climb.  Soon, no more squirrels.  I haven't seen any this Spring.  Nature is not kind. 

[godi]

I love these!  It's so awesome to see how comfortable they are to just rest with you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[riley1]

@maximillian  Yup, same thing here. There are those that just want them gone no matter what it takes. The saying "they were here first" seems to fall on deaf ears.

[riley1]

@on the bay - Yes, we have hawks, etc as well and I have seen many a dove being chased by hawks.

While I do understand (at least my brain does) it is part of the food chain, my heart has such a hard time seeing any animal hurt.

[colliemom4]

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@maximillian wrote:

@on the bay 

Your post struck a chord with me too.  Last summer, late in the summer, I saw two or three squirrels in our yard.  My husband and I have a huge disagreement about how cute squirrels are.  (Okay, he just hates them, along with chipmunks.)  So, the disagreement was settled by a Red Tail Hawk.  Enter hawk into apple tree where squirrels climb.  Soon, no more squirrels.  I haven't seen any this Spring.  Nature is not kind. 

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I've seen hawks carrying off squirrels in their mouths. My husband said owls do they same thing. He knows I'm more fascinated with owls. I see owls, but not often. I just love seeing their big bright eyes, hearing them hoot and seeing them turn their heads all the way around.

My sister had a couple of cats killed by coyotes. This was many years ago. She didn't know anything about coyotes but learned quickly.

[candyagain]

I've had squirrels nesting in my roof crawl space and in my basement and chipmunks in my kitchen. Lots of $$$$ to correct the damage from the squirrels.

The squirels are still trying to get back in.......

I now root for the coyotes and hawks.......

[Porcelain]

Guys? I love these deer threads because they are so peaceful. With animals who are safe and calm and protected and happy.

I come here for the sweet side of nature.

[maximillian]

@candyagain 

Interesting how personal experience informs our likes and dislikes.  I guess it will always be that way.  So, you agree with my husband that squirrels and chipmunks gotta go.  I like them.  Of course, I like hawks and coyotes too.