Thanks Curmudgeon. We've doveloped a symbiotic relationship. If he/she hears the pellet gun going off it's like the dinner bell. vz
Yes, the blackbirds and starlings used to poop all over the lawn furniture on my Grandparents' farm. When I came out with my BB or pellet gun the cats would line up and wait for snack time. If I missed a shot, they gave me a coordinated "LOOK".
look at this post. About a month ago I was shooting starlings from the area and to my surprise a red tailed hawk swooped down and collected the fresh kill. This happened three times to my surprise.