JELD-WEN has called on the services of a hawk in order to deal with the num-ber of seagulls making a home on the roof of its timber components factory.
The Lowestoft-based facility has been used as a home and nesting ground by the gulls according to the door and window manufacturer, causing “damage, noise and general nuisance”.
Now it has decided to recruit the services of Willow, a Harris hawk, who will fly above the factory and mimic the hunting patterns of a bird of prey over the next 12 months, forcing the gulls away.
“The sight of such a large bird of prey should help discourage gulls from returning to the location,” said Tom Horne, JELD-WEN general manager.
“We expect to see a serious drop in bird numbers almost immediately.”
JELD-WEN added that Willow, who is trained not to attack or kill the gulls, will be joined by a peregrine falcon and a European eagle owl at various points, as the company looks to ensure the gulls do not return.
