The birds we fly are captive bred in the UK; they each have current and relevant DEFRA paperwork to abide with current UK laws.

We tend to use two types of bird, the Harris Hawk, native to South America, they are designed to fly in close country therefore adapting well to build up areas such as factory units, etc. They are a very sociable bird living in family packs in the wild and this sociable nature transfers in captivity.

Saker Falcons are native to Russia and Central Europe and are larger than our native peregrine. They are hand reared from a few days old. We use hand reared and not parent reared birds, as from a few days old we have them on sites that they may be working when they are older. This practice of having the baby birds on sites where there is heavy plant working and the public, means that they are completely relaxed and happy in the working site environment.

Birds of prey are used as a deterrent only, they do not actually catch any of the nuisance birds. The birds of prey need to be flown regularly over the site, this ‘installs’ into the pest bird that this is a falcons/hawks territory, and therefore not a safe place for them to roost or colonise.

This practice tends to be used in areas that are very much in front of the public to ease their concerns, where trapping or bird proofing may not work or be suitable, i.e. Listed buildings, Stadiums, City centres.

All our pest control technicians are fully trained experienced falconers, with an extensive knowledge and understanding of pest birds, therefore having maximum impact when clearing a site.

The Harris Hawk is native to America covering a large area from North America down through most of South America.  The Harris Hawk has now been bred in this country for many years and is the most common used bird of prey for falconry in the UK. We use the Harris Hawk for bird clearance because of its steady temperament, intelligence and ability to fly in enclosed and outdoor areas.

The Saker Falcon can be found in Eastern Europe, across the northern parts of Central Asia, East Russia, China and Mongolia.  In the wild this falcon’s diet is varied and can consist of birds of all sizes to small rabbits and occasionally stealing food from other birds of prey.  The Saker is a large and powerful bird of prey and once trained makes another excellent choice for bird control.

This eagle owl is the largest and most powerful owl in Europe, about 69 cms (27 inches) in length. It has a large beak and enormous talons, but its most noticeable features are its striking orange eyes. It takes a range of prey from insects to larger animals such as hares, and even game birds and has been used with effect in fox hunting. The owl is ideal for shopping centres and places where members of the public may see the birds working as they can stroke the bird and don’t feel intiminated by them.