I remember when it was rare too see them and owls.... Now, I hear owls first thing in the morning and at last light....
Before I retired, driving home on Route 11 you'd lose track of the number of Hawks you'd see perched looking for small rodents and snakes.... You'd see them swoop down and connect every once in a while.... Hat was pretty cool too see them fly away with something in their talons....
But I'd imagine cats do more damage then the Hawks and owls....