Hawk Strike

demolition man · October 28, 2010

BOP hit a rock dove of my next door neighbours garage roof today , he save it but the wings damaged guess who looking after it now, this is the first stike in our gardens that i have seen so not looking good for my birds frigging things

October 28, 2010

Sorry to hear about the Spar being around. I doubt if there is anywhere in the UK that is free of them now. I think we all have to learn to deal with these evil gits. In this area we are well used to them being around all the time and most of us know exactly how to handle them. At one time there were some trees along the back of the garden not far from the lofts and an 8 foot conifer hedge down one side. The Spars used to be able to ambush the birds from those vantage points. I have made sure that they can not sneak up any more by cutting the trees down and by reducing the hedge.

I no longer allow the birds to bath in the garden, they now have indoor baths. Youngsters are not allowed to enjoy the lawn as they used to do, I am always there on guard when they are out. Occasionally, there is a particulary nasty Spar, usually a female, that wants to hang onto the loft front and scare the life out of the birds. They have to be removed so that the birds can live a normal life. It is all part of keeping racing pigeons these days, unfortunately.

October 28, 2010

Sorry to hear about the Spar being around. I doubt if there is anywhere in the UK that is free of them now. I think we all have to learn to deal with these evil gits. In this area we are well used to them being around all the time and most of us know exactly how to handle them. At one time there were some trees along the back of the garden not far from the lofts and an 8 foot conifer hedge down one side. The Spars used to be able to ambush the birds from those vantage points. I have made sure that they can not sneak up any more by cutting the trees down and by reducing the hedge.
I no longer allow the birds to bath in the garden, they now have indoor baths. Youngsters are not allowed to enjoy the lawn as they used to do, I am always there on guard when they are out. Occasionally, there is a particulary nasty Spar, usually a female, that wants to hang onto the loft front and scare the life out of the birds. They have to be removed so that the birds can live a normal life. It is all part of keeping racing pigeons these days, unfortunately.

good advice owen mate,if spars dont make easy kills they will bugger off normaly. its when things are made easy for then alter exersise times, watch out for spars quatering high up when letting birds out,they will stoop,nearly lost one of mine early this year. but check now before releasing birds.

good luck

Roland · November 1, 2010

If they fly into toughen glass they certainly never bother again lol.

THE FIFER · November 1, 2010

get a dummy carrion crow, they sell them for guy fox, i have mine on the loft,birds ok with it,

JohnQuinn · November 1, 2010

Sorry to hear about the Spar being around. I doubt if there is anywhere in the UK that is free of them now. I think we all have to learn to deal with these evil gits. In this area we are well used to them being around all the time and most of us know exactly how to handle them. At one time there were some trees along the back of the garden not far from the lofts and an 8 foot conifer hedge down one side. The Spars used to be able to ambush the birds from those vantage points. I have made sure that they can not sneak up any more by cutting the trees down and by reducing the hedge.
I no longer allow the birds to bath in the garden, they now have indoor baths. Youngsters are not allowed to enjoy the lawn as they used to do, I am always there on guard when they are out. Occasionally, there is a particulary nasty Spar, usually a female, that wants to hang onto the loft front and scare the life out of the birds. They have to be removed so that the birds can live a normal life. It is all part of keeping racing pigeons these days, unfortunately.

Its a .22 you need, hanging on the aviary?? No at ma lofts it wouldn't, well maybe Once but problem would be solved!! I have had more strikes at the lofts this year than the last 4/5 years together, but i solved it as it happened. I just make sure i'm always there when they are out, usually only weekends during winter for a fly and a bath.

You know what they say, a bird in your hand etc etc.

November 1, 2010

John Quin,

I reckon you and me are singing from the same song sheet mate. I am very sure of one thing; you can not ignore the problem because not only does it not go away but, things will get worse, much worse.