FALCONRY
Introducing birds of prey to an established roosting area can have an immediate and positive effect, it significantly reduces the number of nesting debris and guano from the area. Our Bird of Prey Pest Control Programme involves several visits from our in-house falconer Ryan and his team of birds of prey to the effected site throughout the year.
Ryan works closely with our customers to put a plan in place regarding the number of flights required to achieve the best results for your commercial and organisation site. Each bird species requires different approaches to successfully deter nuisance birds from a specific area.
Regular visits will reduce the amount of guano, feathers and nesting material around your business. Sites with a well-established ’resident’ bird population may take numerous visits to ensure the nesting bird population has been significantly reduced. The birds of prey are not trained to kill the pest birds, but simply to discourage infestations away by being present.
Meet the Falconry Team
Jesse
Jesse is a tiecel peregrine falcon, although he is only reaching the age of 2years, he can already reach speeds of 200mph. A peregrine falcon is the fastest living animal on the planet, he’s imprinted so he sees Ryan the falconer as a valued companion.
Ace
Ace is the all rounder falcon he is flown in most scenarios, he is a pure bred Asghar Tiercel Saker Falcon, he is the youngest member of the team at just over a year old.
Maverick
Maverick- has a very buoyant flying style with an acrobatic ability, which is how he received his name as he shows similar Characteristics to his name sake in the movie Top Gun.
Hope
Hope is the youngest of the team just aged 2 and half years old, she is Female Harris Hawk, she weighs 2lb3oz.
Black Betty
Black Betty is a female Gyr x Saker falcon, she is 6 years old and has a wingspan of 140cm, Betty is used on our larger sites where gulls sometimes have more space to roam.Other Bird Control Solutions from SDPC
South Dorset Pest Control also offers other bird proofing measures such as bird netting, anti-perching spikes and guano removal. These techniques as well as the bird of prey programme, will ensure that your environment remains free of infestation.All bird deterrent methods used, are done legally. All UK birds are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and it is illegal to remove their eggs and nests or disturb them once they have begun nesting.
