Hawkeye Bird and Animal Removal News Update Bulletins

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.

As published by NWCOA CWCP:

Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control of Canada (www.hawkeye.ca) is now opening an office in West Palm Beach, Florida, offering bird control and falconry services to Florida commercial and residential customers.

Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control is owner operated by Dan Frankian since its inception in 1989. Hawkeye quickly grew from a one-man operation using one hawk and expanded to a business with 18 staff members and dozens of birds of prey.

Dan Frankian has worked nationally, as well as internationally, for various government agencies and large corporations. Dan Frankian’s birds of prey and dogs have appeared in and have opened for several live shows and documentaries, as well as films and promotions such as Harry Potter.

Dan continues to speak at events and conferences worldwide, discussing such issues as bird and animal control, bird removal, bird strikes and abatement. As an expert outdoorsman, shooter, hunter and trapper, he is concerned with environmental issues and renewable natural resources. Dan is CWCP certified and a NWCOA member.

New Location:

Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control
5600 North Flagler Drive #705
West Palm Beach FLORIDA 33407

USA

In our ongoing effort to support and contribute to exceptional business ethics, we continue to renew our commitment to be part of the Better Business Bureau community for the year 2019.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB), founded in 1912, is a private, nonprofit organization whose focus is on advancing marketplace trust. 106 independently incorporated local BBB organizations in the United States and Canada are part of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) in Arlington, Virginia.

Businesses that affiliate with the BBB and adhere to its standards do so voluntarily and through industry self-regulation. As a BBB accredited business, Hawkeye pledges and continues to adhere to the BBB Code of Business Practices.

In this series of photos you can see Master Falconer and Hawkeye C.E.O. Dan Frankian “Jessing” our Great Horned Owl; a member of our team who will be used for Bird Control and Falconry Experiences.

The first step is to attach leather anklets around the tarsi of the Owl. These anklets are then fastened using an eyelet grommet and punch pliers. Leather jesses are then attached through these eyelets using a knot.

In the past the leather jesses were fastened directly around the tarsi of the bird. This new two piece style of jesses are referred to as “Aylmeri Jesses” which specifically refer to the use of both anklets and jesses. The main benefit of the separate anklet and jess is to provide more comfort for the Owl, and to prevent rubbing or irritation of the tarsi. These jesses allow for the most unencumbered movement while attached to a leash.

With Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control, this Great Horned Owl will get to utilize instinctual hunting abilities to perform bird control for gulls, starlings, and many different nuisance birds. Come to our facility and meet this Great Horned Owl up close and personal at our falconer for a day experience. You will get to see many different Eagles, Owls, Hawks, and Falcons, get up close and personal, learn about the art of falconry, and see a spectacular flight display of one of our Harris Hawks. You will also get to call this Harris Hawk directly to your own fist.

This is an amazing experience good for anyone age 5 and up. Contact us page to find out more about bird control or book your falconer experience today.

Ontario Falconer Dan Frankian brought a Ferruginous Hawk (native to the prairies) to the production of a promotional video for the government of Saskatoon and the RCMP. Here are some highlights:

Hawkeye's Dan Frankian weighed in on Toronto city council's consideration of lifitng the current ban on barnyard chickens:

TORONTO - Some Toronto residents with a hankering for their own fresh eggs could soon be in luck if city council approves a pilot project that would lift a ban on backyard hens. Four Toronto wards would be part of the project and comes as part of a motion to review the city's list of prohibited animals, which currently includes chickens.

A survey included in a city staff report filed in May suggested that lifting the ban on chickens could be a popular move. “There's a lot of benefits, for sure,” said Coun. Justin Di Ciano, whose west-end ward will be part of the pilot project. Home-raised chickens are a healthier alternative to store-bought eggs, he said, and they keep away pests. He also characterized them as a “cruelty-free” alternative to factory-farmed eggs.

Of course, having been dubbed the "Raccoon Capitol" of the world, Toronto may not actually be the safest place to raise chickens. Aside from the many raccoons already present in most neighbourhoods, chickens may well lure more wildlife, both in numbers and species; Coyote, fox, and all animals found in the weasel family come to mind. And, let's not forget about domesticated predators such as dogs and cats... many of them perfectly willing to enjoy a meal of fresh chicken. 

Hawkeye’s Birds of Prey Pose for Pictures at SickKids Scrubs in the City Gala

On Thursday, June 1 2017 Hawkeye and team had the pleasure of showing off our birds of prey to over 1000 guests at the SickKids Scrubs in the City Event held at Toronto’s own Evergreen Brick Works.  Our beautiful Eurasian Eagle Owl and Harris Hawk caught the attention of party goers at this Marrakech themed party donned in their Moroccan inspired costumes and vividly coloured gowns all for great pictures with our magnificent birds.  Our birds of prey fit in perfectly with the exotic décor and entertainment.  Guests were able to get up close and personal with birds, learn a little about them and pose for a picture.  Who doesn’t want that picture on their Instagram or Facebook page ‘exotic birds and party gowns’!

Canada Day for Hawkeye and team was spent at the magnificent Casaloma in Toronto, ON.  A major tourist attraction for anyone visiting, Casaloma was constructed over a three-year period from 1911 to 1914 and became a museum in 1937.  With its beautiful gardens and architecture, it is a popular venue for weddings, parties and film productions, but sees tourists, groups and schools daily.

On July 1st, 2016 Hawkeye had the privilege of bringing our magnificent birds of prey to display for the visitors at Casaloma.  In tow with us were 2 peregrine falcons, our owl 'Boo', and a bald eagle.  In between our demonstrations, visitors were able to get up close for a picture with Boo.

We look forward to our next adventure, who knows maybe we will see you. Hawkeye is available for your next event, a company picnic, camp or gala. Contact us today.

Dan from Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control has brought his friend “Bomber” to South Bayview this evening.  Dan and Bomber are here at The Smokin’ Cigar at 1540 Bayview for the “Alec Bradley 5 Cent Cigar Night”, an invite-only event with Alec Bradley cigars (of course), food served by the one and only Andy Elder from Grilltime and entertainment. Hawkeye is a company that provides birds of prey for film & television, commercials and special events.  Nice to meet you Bomber!

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Why you should you be concerned about RABIES in RACCOONS

Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control Inc. cares about your family’s welfare.  We service Hamilton, Burlington, the Golden Horseshoe and surrounding areas for bird, animal and wildlife control.  We will make sure your residence, business, industrial or commercial property is wildlife proofed.

Recently quoted in the Hamilton Spectator, Dan Frankian of Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control said: "We are going to make the pre-exposure vaccine compulsory for all staff; the last thing we want is for my staff to be affected."

The number of documented cases of raccoons having rabies in the Greater Hamilton area of Ontario has grown to 60 and counting since December 2015. Twenty-Four skunks have also been identified in this area along with two fox in Perth County.  This is not only a threat to the raccoon population but has a large impact on people, homes and businesses. 

Why the city should start killing raccoons (kindly, of course)

Raccoons are everywhere, and at all times of the day. They’re a menace to private property and public health. It’s time we stopped pretending the city is a wildlife preserve
BY PHILIP PREVILLE | ILLUSTRATION BY BYRON EGGENSCHWILER | Original Article »

COURTNEY SHEA
Special to The Globe and Mail | Original article »

Raccoons have been hot news lately, following animal-cruelty charges against a Toronto man who allegedly took pest control into his own hands, attacking baby raccoons with a shovel. Extreme measures to be sure, though anyone fighting a critter invasion can relate to the frustration. Here, we offer some less aggressive (and entirely legal) solutions for getting rid of the garbage-eating invaders in your life.

Learn about preventative raccoon control and how Hawkeye can help protect your property »

What to do if a raccoon encounter is unavoidable »

Waterloo Region Record

One of Hawkeyes bird control technicians was featured in the Odd Jobs Series, an occasional feature in The Record, written by Greg Mercer.  It features local people that have unique and interesting jobs.  Hawkeyes bird control technician is a falconer.

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This story starts an Odd Jobs series, an occasional feature in The Record on local people with interesting and unusual jobs. Today's profile is of Julia Staines, a bird control technician for Hawkeye Bird and Pest Control who works at the Region of Waterloo landfill.

WATERLOO — Julia and Honey are riding in a black Toyota Tundra pickup, their eyes scanning the skyline.

It's late morning at the Region of Waterloo landfill on Erb Street in Waterloo, and a biting November wind is whipping up litter and a faint whiff of rotting garbage. But Julia and Honey don't mind the cold, or the steady stream of trucks rumbling by.

They're here to work.

The driver, Julia Staines, is a 32-year-old bird control technician. Her partner, Honey, is a four-year-old Harris hawk, a trained bird of prey used by the regional landfill to control bird populations.

About three days a week, the pair patrols the local garbage dump, working eight-hour shifts to chase away the hundreds of gulls and crows attracted by the veritable feast thrown in the trash by Waterloo Region's residents.

Staines works with a whistle, starter pistol, leather falconry glove and a bag full of quail meat. Honey works with her talons, sharp eyes and a natural ability to hunt.

Although Honey can easily catch and kill gulls or crows, she doesn't always have to — just having her around is enough to scare the birds away. Even the sight of her owner's black pickup truck is enough to convince the gulls to leave.

TORONTO - Jack Fava doesn’t condone violence to raccoons, but he is fed up with the damage they leave behind.

Fava owns a house on Symington Ave., two blocks from where two baby raccoons were beaten to death and another severely injured Wednesday in an incident that has seen a homeowner charged.

Since Fava moved into his home in 1998, the dark-eyed bandits have been destroying his property.

Coyote spotted near downtown Toronto, prompts warning

A large coyote roaming through Cabbagetown on Sunday prompted police to issue a public safety alert, warning residents to keep close watch on their children and pets.
The animal was spotted by locals in the Sackville and Carlton Streets area, just west of Riverdale Farm, on Sunday morning. Police responded and saw the animal, but it fled into a ravine near Wellesley Park.

Hawkeye at the Outdoor Adventure Show Toronto
International Center, Mississauga ON

February 19 – 21, 2016 Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control created quite a draw at the Outdoor Adventure Show.  Dan Frankian and Team were there promoting their Falconry for a Day Experience where you can visit Hawkeye and spend the day flying a bird of prey.  In tow were 2 falcons, and a Eurasian Eagle Owl putting on quite a show for visitors. 

Dan Frankian along with his team of birds from Hawkeye are proud supporters of Reach for the Rainbow, a non-profit organization who helps children and youth with disabilities integrate into mainstream society through summer camps throughout Ontario. 

Toronto Star's Front Page Article features Hawkeye's Dan Frankian and Harris Hawk "Clara". Mr. Frankian talks about the fight against pigeons (and other birds) in his efforts to provide effective Bird Control for the City of Toronto - and the role of his birds of prey.

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We recently had the opportunity to provide bird control services on the set of "Reign". A barn shooting sequence was in the script; the resident swallows were not :)

Dan Frankian of Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control Inc. was invited to put together a presentation at NPMA's Pest World 2014...

The Secret Life of Pigeons

Hawkeye's Dan Frankian assisted in the making of CBC's The Nature of Things with David Suzuki.