Use of Predators

The important aspects of using predators

• The settlement of peregrine falcons is only carried out by our competent falconers.
• We settle about 4-5 weeks old falcons in the area where there is heavy breeding of other birds. The nesting box is included. After another four weeks of feeding, the falcons can feed themselves and go out for hunting.
• Also after the falcon has become old enough, we take care of the falcons by medical checks. By regularly feeding them additionally, we try to increase the bird's fixation to the area. This can be further increased by settling a couple of falcons.
• Still, the risk that the falcons fly away, cannot be totally avoided.
• We settle the birds with the aim to rebuild the natural equilibrium between the falcons and the prey birds. But it cannot be expected that the area will be free of other birds.
• Predators are used for large industrial plants, stadiums, halls and extensive factory grounds.
• We only use this method with predator birds who are domestic to the area. Therefore, a special permit is usually not required.
• The introduction of predators is very difficult and is only suitable for medium to heavy populations of prey birds

Nationwide use of predators possible

• We can provide predators through our network.

A Saker falcon significantly provides for natural hostilities:

A small selection here of our birds

   
     

• A natural method of bird control
• Often the only possibility for large areas
• Immediate success

• Complex when dealing with and controlling the predator birds, it’s not always easy.
• Not always possible to use
• A lot of care and attention needed