When it was discovered that a young family of Peregrine falcons decided to make the rafters at BMO Field their home, preparations and setup for the 2026 FIFA Toronto games hit a bit of a bump. Peregines parents are very protective of their offspring and would likely not be overly impressed by workers hauling lighting and speakers up into the rafters.

So, Hawkeye's Dan Frankian was called in to observe, consult, and assist. Dan quickly determinded that moving the nest was unnecessary and predicted that the chicks would leave the nest and spread their wings before any spectators would arrive to take in the action on the soccer field - and he was correct. Instead, Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control installed a series of netting and protections around the birds. This way, the birds were separated from the rigging crew and their disturbance could be kept at a minimum.

In fact, there were times when the female (mother) falcon was less than 4 feet from Dan and so unbothered that she appeared to be sleeping. Mind you, he kept her well-fed and happy  :) All in all, this was a wonderful outcome for all. No workers or falcons were injured and four young chicks took to the Toronto skies just before kick-off.

All of us at Hawkeye are incredibly proud to have played a part in proving that conservation and world-class sports events can coexist.

Dan Frankian spoke with Globe and Mail about the experience, his own love for birds of prey, and how not every World Cup story happens on the field. Thanks to photographer Alejandro Gomez Garcia for coming out to Acton and taking photos at Hawkeye's aviaries.

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CBC News talks to Dan Frankian about Windsor's Battle with Canada Geese

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6776982

Dan Frankian, founder and CEO of Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control and a  trusted expert in the field of removing and managing populations of Canada Geese and other pest bird species, sat down with CBC news to weigh in on Windsor's fight to get a handle on the ever increasing goose related problems and incidents. 

Dan urges a strong, no-nonsense, and multi-prong approach to prevent geese from successfully breeding and further escalate the numbers.

Also see: https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/militant-approach-needed-to-control-canada-geese 

The Easter Bunny and his close friend Dan Frankian are set to delight children of all ages on Sunday, April 10th at the National Club, Downtown Toronto.

Dan will be joined by a hawk, a falcon, an owl, and an eagle - all part of Team Hawkeye! Come on out and meet our Birds of Prey!

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Update: We anticipate reopening our offices as of June 22nd, 2020. Also, our Falconry Experience will be available again (with social distancing precautions).

Hawkeye's Bird Control and Animal Wildlife Removal Services will remain available during this time of non-essential business closures due to the COVID-19 virus. We will continue to keep our clients pest free.

Hawkeye is a licensed Pest Control Company and owner Dan Frankian holds a valid Exterminator License. We are considered to deliver essential services, according to Ontario's List of Essential Workplaces, section 40 (Environmental Services).

Environmental services

1. Businesses that support environmental management/monitoring and spill clean-up and response, including environmental consulting firms, professional engineers and geoscientists, septics haulers, well drillers, pesticides applicators and exterminators, management of industrial sewage/effluent (e.g. for mining operations), and environmental laboratories 

Our technicians generally work alone and do not require personal contact with clients. At any time, we observe extensive safety protocols - now more so than ever.

We would like to thank our employees, contractors, customers, suppliers and all of you during this difficult time. We will do everything we can do support you.

Thank you.