Blueberry Grower Guide
Using Raptors for Bird Management
pest bird management and providing reliable information
on the practice as applicable to blueberries.
Welcome to your guide to using raptors for bird management in blueberries. This site was built in 2009 with the support of the Oregon and Washington blueberry commissions. To familiarize yourself with all the site has to offer on these topics, click on one of the hyperlinks below or to the left.
Falconry- an introduction to managing pest birds using abatement falconry techniques, traditional falconry techniques, considerations when choosing a raptor pest bird abatement program, and commonly asked questions about falconry, habitat enhancement, and bird management.
Falconry in Pest Bird Management- types of falconers and the cost of various raptor programs.
Choosing a Falconer- recommendations for those who are considering hiring a falconer to control pest bird populations.
Abatement Falconry Business Models - ways that some growers implement raptor programs on-farm.
Habitat Enhancement- an introduction to what is known about the efficacy of habitat enhancement for bird management.
Perches- information on the placement, size and maintenance of perches.
Nesting Boxes- information on the placement, size and maintenance of nesting boxes, and a list of raptors commonly found in the Pacific Northwest.
Bird Management- information on bird management techniques, ways to evaluate which method is best for you, and certain pest birds species.
Resources- a list of companies that offer abatement falconry, links to perch and nesting box designs, and studies and articles on using raptors for bird management.
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