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Falcon/HawkWhen is it safe to let Punky out on the deck aviary again? The deck is secured with a double layer of bird netting, attacked with heavy duty staples.
I don't think a predatory bird could get in, but I'm not sure. And even if he can't, I don't want him to terrorize Punky. Is there something I can do to make the area unfriendly to a falcon/hawk? Has keeping Punky indoors for a day convinced him there is no meal here? I know he was going for Punky, because Punky was alone without a flock. But my big worry now is what will that bird think is the easier thing to do. Keep trying to get a single bird behind a barrier, or move on for something easier. Those guys don't stay in an area or do they? I just don't know much about them, and I don't want to put Punky in danger while we are gone for the day. 
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I have 3 flights that ar e enclosed with heavy wire and I still worry about hawks trying to get our pigeons, we don't free fly because hawks are always in our area. In the summer I have a tarp that goes half way across the top in hopes that the pigeons are somewhat out of the hawks view. Maybe you could try that.
If a hawk is interested in Punky I would only put him/her in the flight when you are home. I have seen hawks and owls go right through netting to get a bird. 
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QUOTE From eowynroh:
When is it safe to let Punky out on the deck aviary again? The deck is secured with a double layer of bird netting, attacked with heavy duty staples. I don't think a predatory bird could get in, but I'm not sure. If you're not sure, you may want to think about reinforcing the deck avairy with hardware cloth. Perhaps a flying predator can't get in, but a ground predator may be able to. Cindy
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Unfortunately, a hawk or other bird of prey can go right through netting, even several layers.
Hardware cloth, made from wire, should work much better. I hope it works out.
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Maryjane is right, better be safe , then sorry and having a Falcon in the rehab on a top of that......
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Your netting sounds like it'll work for a bit...although, I would concur that to be on the safe side...something heavier couldn't hurt.
however, if most hawks hit net, they freak and fly away.... Other things which MAY help: 1) http://www.jedds.com/-strse-644/12-I...ING/Detail.bok 2) do you have corvids in your area ???? can you attract them by feeding 'em ? hawks, etc. don't like dealing w/ corvids...and corvids like having fun by bugging the sh#t out of hawks.... 3) forgot who suggested this, but I did it and I cannot say it DIDN'T help.... string a bunch of CD disks on a line, about 12-18" apart....and hang 'em well above the deck...like at least at 8'-9'. When the breeze blows, the line moves and the CD's reflect the sunlight. Supposedly hawks dislike this. 4) anything else w/ big mirrors....the idea of mirrors being...hawks are solitary hunters so when they see another in the same place, they don't bother challenging another one of their kind.... VOTE TODAY, PEOPLE.... 
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I put out a huge mirror so far. Thank you for all the suggestions!
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