I agree, though if you want a counterpoint, read about Barred Owls and their impact on Northern Spotted Owls.
There is a proposal to kill 400,000 Barred Owls to try to save the Spotted Owls. I see both sides of the argument, and the government is going to take outside proposals soon, but governments seem to place owls pretty low on the priority list.
British Columbia Canada is taking a lot of heat in the press because they are down to a single wind Spotted Owl and are still ignoring emergency action. Very disappointing.