‘Aggressive’ hawks cause havoc in Calgary neighbourhood
Global News
Some residents in northeast Calgary are watching their heads after a family of hawks moved into the area and are attacking people.
Calgary residents in the northeast community of Coventry are watching their backs and their heads after some “aggressive” hawks moved into the neighbourhood last month.
Osama Sofan lives next door to the tree housing the hawk’s nest. He said neighbours have spotted at least two or three hawks along with their offspring in the nest and people in the community are cautious — even fearful — every time they go outside.
“We look around and make sure it’s not nearby,” he told Global News. “Anybody moves and it (hawk) squeaks and dives on him or her.”
“Last time when he tried to attack me — I felt the air,” neighbour Nafees Javed concurred. “It was so strong.”
Local mail carrier Terry White can attest to that. He has also faced the hawk’s wrath and said he fears for everyone’s safety.
“I had him swoop me on Friday,” he said. “I got in my van quick enough, but he’s a bad boy.
A number of people in the area have reported on social media that they were attacked, some suffering head and neck wounds. They said they’re concerned not only for themselves, but their pets and their children.
“I’m especially worried about kids and stuff,” Naved said.
