What are hawks most afraid of?

They’re most afraid of owls, eagles and even crows. Snakes and raccoons also pose a problem for any nesting hawks as they like to steal the eggs.

What will scare a hawk away?

You can hang used CDs on trees to create a reflective deterrent or use some reflective tape. Or else, you can set up a mirror ball on a stick to scare the hawks away. Setting up reflective surfaces is among the cheapest and safest hawk deterrent techniques.

Why are hawks hanging around my house?

Hawks typically hang around your house if there’s food around (typically in the yeard), or if they’ve nested in a tree on your property.