Falconry-led bird mitigation for complex environments

Specialist gull control, feral pigeon management and planning-stage bird mitigation. Non-lethal. Legally compliant. Operationally proven.

Operational environments
Westminster Abbey Wimbledon Championships — founded 1999 Canary Wharf Leicester University Industrial & Waste Sites Construction Projects Heritage Buildings Lord's Cricket Ground

What we do

Biological bird control where conventional methods fall short

Trained birds of prey create genuine predator pressure — encouraging pest species to relocate through instinct, not harm or permanent structure.

Every programme begins with a site assessment. Species, behaviour, seasonal timing, environmental constraints. The mitigation is always proportionate to what the site actually needs.

Our approach
Harris hawk perched on industrial rooftop scaffolding at dawn — commercial bird control in London

Central London rooftop operations — industrial bird control programme

Gyrfalcon perched on commercial roof edge — falconry-led gull deterrence programme
Peregrine falcon on rooftop railing — commercial bird control, UK

Services

Specialist mitigation across all site types

01

Commercial Bird Control

Falconry-led gull and pigeon deterrence for retail estates, offices, hospitality venues and commercial properties across London and the UK.

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02

Gull Mitigation

Structured seasonal gull control for urban, industrial and coastal sites. Pre-nesting intervention is most effective — early contact recommended.

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03

Feral Pigeon Control

Sustained falconry-based deterrence for feral pigeon colonies in commercial, industrial and heritage environments. Year-round programme management.

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Industrial & Warehouse

High-pressure gull and pigeon management for industrial estates, warehousing, food production, data centre rooftops and waste facilities.

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Planning & Environmental

Bird mitigation strategy for EIA requirements, planning conditions, greenfield sites and ecological enhancement obligations. Working with ecology consultants.

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No-obligation site assessment

Free initial visits across London and the UK. We evaluate bird pressure and recommend a proportionate programme before anything is agreed.

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How we work

Operational process

Every engagement follows the same four-stage structure. No generic programmes. No assumptions before the site has been assessed.

  1. Site assessment

    We evaluate species, behaviour patterns, seasonal pressure, access requirements and any conservation or planning constraints specific to the environment.

  2. Species and environment strategy

    We select the appropriate birds and mitigation approach for the site. Heritage buildings, landfill operations, food production and construction sites each require a different response.

  3. Operational presence

    Trained birds of prey are deployed on a structured programme schedule. Handlers adapt in real time to site conditions, seasonal behaviour and changing pressure levels.

  4. Long-term mitigation

    Sustained programmes reduce repeat nesting and site habituation over time. Where required, we provide operational records for compliance and asset management purposes.

1989
Year established
35+
Years of field operations
WCA
WCA compliant

Field references

Operational environments

Rufus the Harris's hawk inside Centre Court — bird control programme, Wimbledon Championships
Sport & events — 22 years
Wimbledon Championships

Seasonal gull mitigation — championship grounds. Operational since 1999. Home of Rufus the Hawk.

Rufus — Wikipedia
Harris hawk on Westminster Abbey rooftop with Victoria Tower in background — heritage bird control
Heritage — ongoing programme
Westminster Abbey

Heritage building bird mitigation programme — UNESCO World Heritage site. Discreet, conservation-compliant operation.

Harris hawk in flight past Tate Modern facade — bird control for cultural landmarks in London
Cultural landmark
Tate Modern, London

Bird deterrence programme — central London cultural landmark. Operational falconry within an active public environment.

Wayne Davis with Rufus on broadcast camera at Wimbledon Championships — Avian Environmental UK operational
Media & broadcast
Wimbledon Championships

Rufus during live broadcast operations — Wimbledon Championships. BBC, ITV and international media. Handler: Wayne Davis.

Harris hawk inside Westminster Abbey cloisters beside Coronation exhibition sign — heritage falconry bird control
Heritage — interior
Westminster Abbey cloisters

Operational falconry inside Westminster Abbey cloisters — discreet bird management within a Grade I listed building.

Falcon hooded on glove with Westminster tower in background — operational falconry London
Heritage estate
Central London — Palace of Westminster

Falconry-based bird control — Westminster estate and surrounding heritage environment, central London.

Method

Non-lethal mitigation only

No poison, no shooting, no permanent structure.

Compliance

Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981

All operations legally conducted.

Environments

Planning-sensitive and heritage sites

Conservation-aware. Listed building compliant.

ESG alignment

Wildlife-aware management

Suitable for councils, developers and ESG-sensitive operators.

Every site is different. Tell us about yours.