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Open 7 days a week 7am – 7pm

07528 879413

info@hawx.uk

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Professional Bird Control

Falconry, hawks and hybrid birds for safe and humane dispersal of nuisance birds such as pigeons and gulls.

Our Birds of Prey


Using birds of prey is a very effective form of bird pest control as some nuisance birds such as seagulls, geese and pigeons can become immune to other forms of bird control. They can become unruly, raucous and even dangerous. These birds have been known to dive bomb and behave aggressively if they feel their food source is threatened. Furthermore, bird pests can spread disease and bacteria and can pose a significant health hazard, in addition to the damage their droppings can cause to buildings and machinery.

Peregrines are not used in the summer seasons because wild peregrines are hatching young and they are territorial – hybrids are used instead which are bigger and the peregrines won’t attack them.

Hawks are used for urban work and falcons are used for larger spaces because they tend to range further.

Our birds are used as deterrents because they do not bother other birds and they generally don’t kill.

Leia

Leia

Female Gyr/Barbary Falcon

Leia is 3 years old and bold. She will fly anywhere.

Beau

Beau

Male Gyr/Saker Falcon

Beau loves to fly high and is an excellent bird to use for GPS flight monitoring.

Psycho

Psycho

Male Gyr/Saker Falcon

Despite his name, 5 year old Psycho is one of our most gentle birds and does not kill as he is primarily a lure bird.

Bella

Bella

Female Harris Hawk

Bella is one of our older birds at 26 years old.

Lady Diane

Lady Diane

Female Peregrine Falcon

Lady Diane was a new bird for 2022 but is now an experienced and effective bird pest deterrent.

Trevor

Trevor

Male Harris Hawk

Trevor is an excellent deterrent against nusiance birds in urban areas.

Thor

Thor

Male Peregrine Falcon

Thor is a very loyal bird. He generally flies at around 500 feet and commands the airspace.

Vader

Vader

Female Peregrine Falcon

Vader is another very loyal bird. She usually flies at around 500-600 feet. Her shape is enough to deter and intimidate everything in the area.

Sapphire

Sapphire

Pere/Saker Falcon

Sapphire likes to fly at around 1000 feet and is an excellent gull deterrent. She is an extremely loyal Pere/Saker Falcon.

Montana

Montana

Female Gyr Peregrine Falcon

Montana is like a peregrine on steroids! Because she is a hybrid, all the other birds can see how big she is and therefore is an excellent deterrent.

Opal

Opal

Female Peregrine X Saker Falcon

Opal was a new bird for 2022 who is still learning to deter bird pests. She is a large, powerful falcon who is becoming quite adept at scaring off seagulls, starlings and pigeons from both urban and landfill sites.

Bird Pest Control: Falcons vs. Hawks


Birds of prey have been used for centuries to control pest populations. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using falcons and hawks for bird pest control. This is due to the fact that falcons and hawks are highly effective at deterring and dispersing pest birds.

How Do Falcons and Hawks Work for Bird Pest Control?

Falcons and hawks are natural predators of other birds. When they are released in an area, they create a sense of fear among the pest birds. This fear causes the pest birds to leave the area, either temporarily or permanently.

Falcons and hawks are also very good at covering a large area in a short period of time. This means that they can be used to control pest populations in large areas, such as airports, industrial sites, and agricultural fields.

Are Falcons Better Than Hawks for Bird Pest Control?

There is some debate about whether falcons or hawks are better for bird pest control. However, there are a number of reasons why falcons are often considered to be the better choice.

  • Falcons are faster than hawks. This means that they can cover a larger area in a shorter period of time, making them more effective at dispersing pest populations.
  • Falcons are more agile than hawks. This allows them to maneuver more easily in confined spaces, making them a good choice for bird pest control in urban areas.
  • Falcons are less likely to kill pest birds. This is important for some applications, such as bird pest control at airports.

Conclusion

Falcons and hawks are both effective at controlling pest populations. However, falcons are often considered to be the better choice because they are faster, more agile, and less likely to kill pest birds. If you are considering using birds of prey for bird pest control, you should talk to a professional falconer to get more information about the best species for your needs.

Additional benefits of using falcons for bird pest control:

  • Environmentally friendly. Falconry is a sustainable form of pest control that does not use chemicals or traps.
  • Humane. Falcons are not trained to kill pest birds. They are simply used to scare the birds away.
  • Effective. Falconry is a proven method of controlling pest populations.

If you are looking for a natural, humane, and effective way to control pest birds, then falconry may be the right solution for you. Many of our competitors use hawks, whereas most of our birds of prey are falcons because they are bigger, faster, more agile and generally more effective.

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