Skyline Falconry

A friendly PSA about seagulls

It's the time of year where you may begin to see young seagull chicks wondering about exploring their surroundings. Unfortunately this often leads to many falling off rooftops to the ground below and into serious trouble.

So what do you do if you find a baby seagull??🤷‍♀️🤔

First things first do not feed!!! Mom and Dad are normally close by and will continue to feed daily until they are 5 to 6 weeks old.

If the chick is still very fluffy, small and uncoordinated then it is best to try and place the chick back up on the roof near the nest if it is safe to do so.
It is very important to WEAR GLOVES!
Gulls can harbor some nasty parasites and bacteria and are one of the main vectors of the HPAI virus (avian influenza) so wearing gloves and washing hands is vital.
If placing the chick back on the roof nest is not an option, placing them on a raised ledge, fence or lower roof will get them out of harms way so the parents can then take over.

If the chick is fully fledged (has fluff but beginning to grow out feathers) and is scurrying about, it's best to leave it alone as the parents will still be nearby to feed and fiercely protect.

Sometimes these fledgelings can panic and scurry themselves into dangerous areas like traffic or lots of human activity.
If it is safe for you to do so, the best option is to try and herd the gull by extending arms and directing it to an area where it can take cover and is sheltered away from nearby dangers. Areas with little to no activity like empty park lots, parks or along edges of abandoned buildings.

If you come accross an injured gull, sometimes there is very little one can do and unfortunately is a part of cohabiting with urban wildlife. However a suffering animal is something not many can easily turn a blind eye to nor should they!
That being said the first option is to notify a wildlife rehabber.
Wildlife rehabbers have the skills, knowledge and outreach to either provide aid, send to a proper facility or address suffering by bringing to a veterinary clinic to be humanely euthinized.
If a wildlife rehabber is unwilling to assist, you can try to safely capture the injured gull and transport it to animal services where it will likely be humanely euthinized.

Please only attempt to capture injured gulls if it is safe and you are willing to do so. Ensure that you wear thick gloves and have a large blanket or towel to drape over the body. Keep both hands securely around body and make sure wings are both firmly tucked as a panicing gull will try to flap and wiggle its way out from your grasp. Make sure to keep gull away from your face as they they do bite. HARD. and can easily twist their head to bite up at an unsuspecting face. Transport the injured gull in a dark kennel or crate ensuring that there is adequate airflow but is dark enough to keep the gull calm as it will be very stressed.

Seagulls play a very important part in our environment. They are extremely smart, devoted parents that mate for life and aid in keeping other pest species in check. These birds deserve our respect and a little care and understanding can help us cohabitate peacefully.

Send us a message and inquire about how Skyline Falconry can help humanely and effectively manage gulls on your property.

Looking to wet your beak this weekend and score some touchdown treats with friends? Come Migrate to Dawson Trail Craft Brewery to compete with friends in the Superbowl trivia!

Learn some cool bird facts and share some laughs! Don't worry if you don't feel up to the challenge, you can always just wing it.

Whooo knows? You might be a winner!
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The LRCA is once again co-hosting a trivia night with Dawson Trail Craft Brewery on February 8, 2025, from 6 pm to 8 pm! Test your knowledge of owls and other birdy facts in four rounds of fast-paced trivia for a chance to win a sweet prize! This event is guaranteed to be a HOOT!

Trivia Topics Include:
1) Owls by Sight (Photo ID)
2) Owls by Sound (Sound ID)
3) Birdy Fun Facts (Multiple Choice)
4) Conservation Area Recognition (T/F and Multiple Choice)

A huge thank you to the Dawson Trail Craft Brewery for this opportunity and exciting collaboration!

Looking to wet your beak this weekend and score some touchdown treats with friends? Come Migrate to Dawson Trail Craft Brewery to compete with friends in the Superbowl trivia!

Learn some cool bird facts and share some laughs! Don't worry if you don't feel up to the challenge, you can always just wing it.

Whooo knows? You might be a winner!
乁(ʘ ◊ ʘ)ㄏ

The LRCA is once again co-hosting a trivia night with Dawson Trail Craft Brewery on February 8, 2025, from 6 pm to 8 pm! Test your knowledge of owls and other birdy facts in four rounds of fast-paced trivia for a chance to win a sweet prize! This event is guaranteed to be a HOOT!

Trivia Topics Include:
1) Owls by Sight (Photo ID)
2) Owls by Sound (Sound ID)
3) Birdy Fun Facts (Multiple Choice)
4) Conservation Area Recognition (T/F and Multiple Choice)

A huge thank you to the Dawson Trail Craft Brewery for this opportunity and exciting collaboration!

Seagulls can make such unruly houseguests. They are loud, aggressive, messy and never pay rent.

Let Skyline Falconry hand them the eviction notice this year.
With over 10 years professionaly managing seagull populations in Thunder bay and surrounding area, we have a wide array of management tools at our disposal to remove and manage your unwanted ariel guests so you can have that quiet, clean and pest free peace of mind.

Email or call us today for your free estimate at [email protected] or (807)475-3350.

Please be courteous and respectful to young fledged seagulls. Although bothersome, they do deserve our respect and no animal should be treated with cruelty just for trying to exist. Seagulls play a very important part in our ecosystem and without them our habitat would be out of control and overun with other harmful pest species. They are a biologigal indicator of our impact on the ecosystem and inform us of large and small scale changes that occur. Seagulls consume a large portion of our waste that we produce, this cuts down availability for other pests to flourish and also helps in curbing the toxious methane that is released from landfills.

Skyline Falconry helps manage seagull populations from urban environments and keeps their numbers in check while still allowing a balance to co exist safely with humans. Education is vital to understanding the role these incredible birds play among us. Without them we would be in heaps of stinky, filtlthy trouble. Empathy towards all living creatures goes a long way, especially to those that clean up after us.

As humans encroach further into the habitats of animals, encounters can often become dangerous. As humans continue to manipulate our environment to suit our needs, unfortunately that often matches the basic needs of wildlife as well. Seagulls are a very clever and adaptable species that will readily seek shelter, food and safety amongst our urban environments. This safe haven also provides an ideal location for breeding and rearing their young which can have a significant impact on humans.

Skyline Falconry has over 10 years experience in managing gull populations throughout the city. We are the only licensed pest control company in Thunder Bay that specializes in managing pest birds such as geese, gulls and pigeons. Whether its nuisance nesting, damage to structures or aggressive attacks, we have a variety of methods to help protect you and your property.

Reach out to us on Facebook
email: [email protected]
or phone (807)475-3350

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❤️Spring has sprung and love is in the air!!

Bald eagles pair for life and each spring "renew their vows" by courting. Some pairs prefer to stay low key and keep the PDAs to preening each other and touching bills while others like to declare their love by preforming high speed daredevil acts of devotion. The pair cartwheels with talons locked and spin each other in a death-defying dance toward the ground. Talk about trusting your partner!

It's becomming that time of year again when warm weather will start to bring in the tourists. They are loud, rude, aggressive and always leave without paying. Of course, we are talking about seagulls.

Let Skyline Falconry help manage your seagull stresses this spring. With over 10 years of expert experience we have all the tools and tricks at hand to help your place of business from these pesky patrons. From Falconry birds, to spikes and scare devices, we can help.
Send us an email [email protected] or call 807-475-3350 for a free consultation today!

Wishing everyone a very happy holidays!!!

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