--- title: "Pest Bird & Animal Wildlife Removal | Toronto 416.429.5393" description: "We offer licensed solutions for the control & removal of birds & animals that are humane, natural & can be scaled to suit any pest problem." url: "https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/airport-bird-controll" date: "2026-09-04T06:53:20+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ## Breadcrumbs [Home](https://www.hawkeye.ca/) > Pest Bird & Animal Wildlife Removal | Toronto 416.429.5393 # airport bird control - ### [Aviation Safety Bird Control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/commercial-bird-control-airports-aviation-safety) ## **The Importance of Bird Control in and around Airports** Yet another incident made headlines after a bird strike took out both of its engines, forcing US Airways Flight 1549 to make an emergency crash landing. A flock of approximately eight-pound (3.5-kilogram) geese had apparently brought down a plane, plunging it and 155 people into the frigid waters of the Hudson River. ## Wildlife Hazard Assessment for Airports Hawkeye's Dan Frankian is one of few qualified to conduct Wildlife Hazard Assessments (Bird & Animal Control, Removal & Abatement) for Airports certified under FAA Title 14 part 139. If you manage an Airport in North America please visit our section on [Airport Wildlife Hazard Assessments »](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/industry-location-specific-bird-control/commercial-bird-control-airports/wildlife-hazard-assessment-airports)  ## Using Falconry to Manage Bird Population at Airports The benefits of using falconry are myriad. It is environmentally friendly, no chemicals or pollutants to harm the environment. It is highly effective. The presence of raptors is a very strong deterrent for almost every bird species. Falconry is highly adaptable. The falconry program is tailored to each airport and the environment. [Read more about Hawkeye's Falconry Program at Airports »](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/falconry-bird-control-at-airports) ### [!\[pdf\](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/media/jce/icons/pdf.png)BULLETIN: AIRPORTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR BIRD STRIKES »](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/images/Airports_to_Take_Responsibility_for_Bird_Strikes.pdf) With soaring air traffic and migratory birds recovering from DDT and other pesticides, the number of bird strikes has been rising over the last 20 years, from about 1,500 in 1990 to about 8,000 last year. Bird strikes to aircraft have been a concern since the first recorded fatal bird strike in 1912. More recently, bird strikes have led to fatal accidents for large military aircraft in both 1995 and 1996 and to a commercial airliner in 1988. Increasing North American populations of birds such as geese and ducks have led to a significant increase in the threat to aircraft, especially in areas on or near airports. The probability of a fatal bird strike accident can be estimated based on the past bird strike record. Specifically, the following analysis will estimate the probability of a fatal accident involving a bird strike to a large jet transport aircraft occurring in the next ten years in the U.S. or Canada. Since 1990 the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has compiled statistics on bird strikes. Richard Dolbeer is the author of a report showing that 12 percent to 15 percent of the strikes result in damage to aircraft such as shown below here. [!\[Aviation Safety - Birdstrike\](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/images/stories/birdstrike1.jpg)](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/images/stories/birdstrike1.jpg)[!\[Birdstrike Damaged Aircraft Wing\](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/images/stories/birdstrike2.jpg)](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/images/stories/birdstrike2.jpg)[!\[Bird Strike Damaged Aircraft\](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/images/stories/birdstrike3.jpg)](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/images/stories/birdstrike3.jpg) **Still, to date, the most effective method of bird control around airports is the use of birds of prey and/or dogs. [Contact us](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=308&Itemid=1168) for details!** Related Articles: [https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/pigeon-control-and-removal-for-gta-airports](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/blog/pigeon-control-and-removal-for-gta-airports) - ### [Birds pose significant Threat to Airport Safety](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/birds-pose-significant-threat-airport-safety) Bird strikes are no joke. There are almost 15,000 airplane bird strikes reported nationally in the United Sates each year, and millions of dollars worth of damage as well. But Salt Lake City International Airport has been having a seemingly hard go at aviation control with over 280 collisions this past year, resulting in over 600,000 worth of damage, despite all their hard efforts. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has set forth a new proposal to expand the boundary that is required for major airports to perform wildlife control from 2 miles up to 5 miles. This proposition poses quite a few issues for Salt Lake City International Airport. Not only does this proposal include the new boundary requirements, but there are also restrictions on what this 5 mile radius can include. These restrictions mention waste management facilities, any wetland that could be inviting to waterfowl, golf courses, and many other locations as well. If the FAA decides that any of these areas are creating an influx of birds at the major airports, federal funding will be cut off completely for that facility. The main issue faced by Salt Lake City is that all of the surrounding area of their airport is prime habitat for many different types of birds including song birds, waterfowl, birds of prey, pigeons, and doves. Within the past 2 months, this airport has reported that they scared off over 1000 different birds including geese, ducks, and gulls, but this doesn’t seem to be preventing bird strikes. Even though they have been doing everything they can to scare off or catch and release birds that are invading their airspace, FAA officials say that airports are not investing enough into wildlife management. If this bill passes, the future of Salt Lake City may include many restrictions in regards to building operations and retention pond locations. Salt Lake City has even halted production of a new jail facility because the wildlife at this location is now relocating to the airport. Birds can become a real nuisance in terms of everyday operations for many commercial and industrial companies. At Hawkeye Bird and Animal control, our technicians are knowledgeable about birds, their populations, habitats, and tendencies. With communications and permits obtained by Environment Canada, we can ensure that your problems can be solved while keeping wildlife management at the forefront. Using birds of prey and other scare tactics and deterrents, our trained [falconers](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/falconry-bird-control-toronto) can provide you with the perfect solution to your[wildlife control](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=253&Itemid=560) problem. If you are experiencing a bird control issue or would just like to inquire about our services, please visit the [contact us](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=308&Itemid=1168) section of the website and we would be happy to provide you with a customized solution. **Hawkeye**is the**ONLY**Toronto and Golden Horseshoe area**licensed Pest Bird Control Specialist**offering**PERMANENT REMOVAL & GUARANTEED RESULTS.**We are uniquely qualified under permits and licenses to PERMANENTLY REMOVE AND CONTROL pest birds such as pigeons, seagulls, geese, starlings, and swallows using a variety of methods including Birds of Prey. Additionally, we offer [cleaning and disinfecting](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-services/bird-control-cleaning-disinfecting) of affected areas and facilitate the [future exclusion](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-services/balcony-netting-exclusion) of birds. Now with 7 Locations ( 6 In Canada and 1 in the U.S), we are ready to serve you better in Acton, Toronto, Oshawa, Bowmanville, two locations in Mississauga and West Palm Beach in Florida. [**Contact**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/contact-hawkeye-bird-animal-wildlife-control)**us today or**Email us at [hawkeye@hawkeye.ca](mailto:hawkeye@hawkeye.ca) **if you need help with pest bird control and/or**[**pest bird removal**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/pest-wildlife-animals)**.** **Pest Birds such as**[**Cormorants**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/cormorants)**,**[**Crows**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/crows)**,**[**Ducks**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/ducks)**,**[**Doves**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/doves)**,**[**Geese**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/geese)**,**[**Grackels**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/grackels)**,**[**Seagulls**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/sea-gulls)**,**[**Pigeons**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/pigeons)**,**[**Robins**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/robins)**,**[**Sparrows**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/sparrows)**and**[**Starlings**](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/starlings)**.** **Related articles:** [https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/pigeon-control-and-removal-for-gta-airports](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/blog/pigeon-control-and-removal-for-gta-airports) - ### [Falconry For Bird Control At Airports](https://www.hawkeye.ca/falconry-bird-control-at-airports) Without a doubt, Bird Control is of utmost importance around airports, as the toll on human life as well as aviation equipment is potentially huge. Bird strikes on aircraft has the potential to cause significant damage and possible catastrophic events. Bird strikes are a dangerous threat to aviation safety, particularly on take off and landing. The consequences of a goose hitting an engine or the windshield of an aircraft can be disastrous. Bird strikes can cause engine failure, damage to critical structures, and even crashes. Given the seriousness of the possible consequences, many airports in North America and in Europe use falconry as an effective method of deterrence. ## Why Choose Falconry for Bird Control at Airports - Falconry used for bird abatement and wildlife management at airports is natural, ethical, humane and environmentally responsible. - Falconry for bird abatement is highly effective for bird control as it uses the innate fear of birds to the predators - raptors. - Specially trained raptors work in tandem with the expert falconer and closely follow signals and commands from the falconer. - Many species of raptors are used to deter the many species of problem birds. Falcons will target smaller faster birds and eagles are used for the larger birds like geese. - Raptors can fly at higher altitudes than any man can reach with other control methods. ## The Benefits of Falconry for Bird Control around Airports: The benefits of using falconry are myriad. - Falconry is environmentally friendly, no chemicals or pollutants to harm the environment. - Falconry is highly effective. The presence of raptors is a very strong deterrent for almost every bird species. - Falconry is highly adaptable. The falconry program is tailored to each airport and the environment. It can be quickly adapted as needs change, especially during migration in spring and fall, when differing species of bird may fly through the area. The presence of raptors is a very strong deterrent for almost every bird species. - Falconry is very cost effective after the initial expenditure. It will lead to long term savings by reducing and minimizing the cost of bird strikes and damage to the aircraft, reducing downtime and repairs to the aircraft. The extent that bird strikes can be minimized is truly amazing. For example: A southern US airport had a trial program for the month of January a few years ago. Bird strikes went from 161 a month to 1 bird strike. ## How Falconry at Airports works: ### Airport Assessment and Planning In order to use falconry at an Airport Assessment and planning must to done on a continuous basis. Wildlife control experts assess the bird activity at the airport, what species of bird and other wildlife is present, the behaviour patterns of the birds and the wildlife, what in the area may be attracting the birds, and what can be modified in the habitat to make it less attractive to birds. ### Selection of Bird of Prey The selection of raptor(s) to be used is important. The larger raptors will go after larger birds, ie: Eagles are used for Geese, Falcons with their speed and agility will go after smaller birds like starlings or gulls, Hawks will be sent after smaller birds yet, like songbirds and doves. Owls can also be used, especially at dawn and dusk and in the colder weather. The choice of raptor is going to depend on the predominant species in the area. Often a variety of raptors are used. ### Flying Birds of Prey The raptors used at airports are highly trained and taught to stay out of the way of aircraft flight paths. The falconers must be exceptional at their craft and have a close relationship with their raptors. The continuous presence of raptors in the area makes it a hostile environment for birds and most smaller wildlife. Dogs and drones are also sometimes used in conjunction with falconry. Dogs and drones will scare away the larger wildlife and prevent any ground animals from making the area their home. ## About Falconry The ancient art of falconry has been used for thousands of years across various cultures around the world to hunt with a trained raptor in cooperation with the falconer. In the context of bird control at airports, falconry involves using highly trained raptors - including hawks, falcons, owls and eagles, to keep other problems birds away from the vicinity of an airport. Falconry for bird abatement uses the innate fear of the prey when a predator is in the area. The prey - problem bird species - will flee the area and tend to stay away because of the danger to them. The fear response to the predator is used to our advantage. Falconry for bird control is a unique blend of using Mother Nature along with modern wildlife management strategies. Public perception of falconry is generally positive because it is humane, environmentally friendly and does not harm the ecosystems of the areas where the magnificent raptors are flying. ### Other Bird Control Methods Traditional methods of bird control include loud noises such as shotguns, pyrotechnics, sonic boom devices, visual deterrents like using reflectors that move with the wind, and habitat modification to make the area less attractive to birds. These methods all have their limitations. Birds become use to the noise and the lights and seeing no actual danger to them they become habituated to it. However, putting a raptor in the air becomes a serious threat to any birds near the airport. ## Unique Challenges at Airports One of the challenges of using falconry for bird control at airports is finding an expert falconer who has the skills and experience for assessment and planning, who knows behavioral patterns of different species of raptors as well as those of the problem birds, and has a sufficent amount of raptors on hand. Birds of Prey cannot work all day, everyday; many raptors are required to get the job done. ## Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control are the experts at falconry around airports. [Dan Frankian](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/index.php?Itemid=2210) is a master falconer and trains his raptors to provide bird control on the apron and beside the runways while keeping the raptors out of the actual flight path. His Birds of Prey are specially trained to scare birds away from the flight path before the problem birds even approach it, from as far out as the outer marker. You don’t have to wait for the aircraft to land to have your raptor up in the sky. Dan Frankian also teaches his methods to other falconers. If you have a team of falconers or a wildlife abatement team wanting further training, please [contact Dan](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/index.php?Itemid=1168) at Hawkeye Bird And Animal Control. Related Articles: [https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/pigeon-control-and-removal-for-gta-airports](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/blog/pigeon-control-and-removal-for-gta-airports) - ### [Pigeon Control and Removal for Airports](https://www.hawkeye.ca/blog/pigeon-control-and-removal-for-gta-airports) Wildlife including birds like pigeons are drawn to airports across the globe because of ample green spaces, retention ponds, and food leftovers at hangars and terminals. And then there's the landfill connection. Landfills are often found in close proximity to airports and can be home to huge flocks of seagulls and pigeons.  Given the enormous risk to human life and equipment in a bird strike incident, [proactive pigeon control at airports](https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/toronto-bird-control-pest-birds/pigeons) is of utmost importance. Hawkeye's airport pigeon control program combines several strategies based on facility type and pigeon activity. ## JSON-LD Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.hawkeye.ca/component/tags/tag/airport-bird-controll#organization", "name": "Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control", "alternateName": "Hawkeye Falconry", "description": "Bird & Animal Control and Removal, Raccoons, Skunks, Squirrels, Pigeon, Geese, Gulls in Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, London, Niagara. Using unique methods incl. Falconry. 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