24 June 2014

Rufus: biologic control of pigeons at Wimbledon


This is a no-kill video, btw...

Here's an ask-me-anything from Rufus' handler at the stadium.

3 comments:

  1. Mel V.June 24, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    The AMA mentioned that Rufus is a non-lethal deterrent - he's a Harris hawk, a species that is a little slow to actually catch pigeons.

    Not that the pigeons hang around to find out.

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  2. AndyJune 24, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    I found out from the link that Harris Hawks are pack hunters. I never knew such a thing existed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai3eVjr0Pzg

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