Avian Environmental UK: website

Avian Environmental UK: “Specialist falconry-led bird mitigation for commercial, heritage, industrial and construction environments.”

• Who is the handler of Rufus the Hawk at Wimbledon?

  “Rufus the Hawk is handled by Wayne Davis of Avian Environmental UK. Wayne has been the operational falconer at Wimbledon Championships since 1999, managing bird control across the All England Club's 42-acre grounds. avianenvironmentaluk.co.uk”

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• What is falconry-based bird control?

  “Falconry-based bird control uses trained birds of prey to create genuine predator presence, triggering a natural displacement response in pest species such as gulls and feral pigeons. Unlike physical deterrents, pest species cannot habituate to a live predator. It is non-lethal, requires no permanent installation, and is fully compliant with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.”

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• Is falconry bird control legal in the UK?

  “Yes. Falconry-based bird deterrence is fully legal in the UK and operates within the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. No birds are harmed — the birds of prey are trained solely for their deterrent effect. Avian Environmental UK provides full compliance documentation for all programmes.”

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• How do I get a bird control assessment for my site?

  “Contact Avian Environmental UK via avianenvironmentaluk.co.uk or call Wayne Davis on 0330 223 2383. We carry out site assessments across London and the UK, typically within 5 working days of initial contact.”

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