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How Falconry Works
Falconry is a natural method of bird control that involves using trained birds of prey to deter and keep down nuisance bird populations. Because feral pigeons, gulls and other birds are prey to falcons and hawks, they will avoid their known hunting grounds.
By regulating having hawks flown over your commercial property, you can naturally deter other birds. Falconry is ideal for clearing large sites and can be used in either the countryside or urban areas. It is an ideal solution for stopping birds from building nests on your land, because nesting birds are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and you won’t legally be able to move them or disturb their nest until after the breeding season is over.
With regular falconry services from Acorn Pest Management, you can ensure that pest birds, such as pigeons, seagulls, crows, starlings and others, stay away from your commercial premises and build their nests in other areas. Call 07725878712 to book your site survey today.
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Get Expert Falconry Services From Acorn Pest Management
Falconry requires a great deal of skill, and you need to make sure you have a general license from Natural England, as well as a license to keep your birds. That’s why it’s an uncommon hobby, and many companies with sites that need falconry bird control turn to professionals.
At Acorn Pest Management, we have extensive experience in natural pest control methods, including falconry bird control. Our team understands the laws around falconry and makes sure that we’re always up to date. We have worked on a wide range of different sites, and the aim is always to let nature take its course and remove pigeons, gulls and other birds with minimal interference.
For large sites or extensive bird problems, we can provide bird proofing solutions that will protect your property and business reputation. With our help, you can get rid of vermin quickly and naturally, so contact us today to see how our falconry services could benefit your organisation.
Falconry FAQs
Is Falconry Legal In The UK?
Falconry is legal in the UK, but there are many regulations surrounding the practice. Every falconer needs a license to keep birds of prey and to fly them, and it is illegal to catch wild birds and use them for falconry. As such, only captive-bred, fully licensed birds of prey can be used for falconry. At Acorn Pest Management, we abide by all the relevant laws and have licenses for all our birds of prey.
What Birds Are Used In Falconry?
Many different birds of prey are used in falconry. Some of the most common species used are Harris Hawks, Peregrine Falcons and Red-Tailed Hawks, but many others, including Saker Falcons, Kestrels and even Golden Eagles, can be used.
Will Fake Hawks Keep Pigeons Away?
While fake hawks can stop pigeons and other nuisance birds from nesting or roosting on your premises for a short time, they are a temporary deterrent. Once the birds realise that the hawk is not real, they will return to the site and ignore it. As such, using live birds of prey is a more effective solution. For domestic properties or smaller business sites, we can provide other methods of bird control, such as solar panel bird proofing and bird netting installation, to keep away pest birds.
What Bird Species Can You Deter With Falconry Bird Control?
While falconry is more commonly used to deter feral pigeons or seagulls, it can also be used to keep away almost any pest bird species, including crows, sparrows and others. Alongside falconry, we can also employ other methods of bird control, such as physical bird proofing with bird netting or bird spike installation. For more information about keeping away nuisance birds, contact Acorn Pest Management today.
