Nesting is Not in Season: Urban Bird Control Is

Right now, the UK and many other countries are outside of nesting season, and that means a window of opportunity for urban bird control. Most new measures cannot be implemented while birds are nesting, so this time of year is your chance to get new systems in place. The Problem of Nesting Season Many countries […]

40 Years of Scarecrow: Evolution of B.I.R.D. Tab

Scarecrow Group has developed a whole suite of solutions for a variety of industries over its life. However, it all started with airports and that is still where you will find our flagship product: B.I.R.D. Tab, a complete solution that covers dispersal, logging, and analysis. A product like this is not built overnight. The current […]

40 Years of Scarecrow: A Blast from the Past

As Scarecrow Group approaches its 40th year, we find ourselves feeling nostalgic, so we started digging through some digital relics to see how things used to look. We were a relatively early adopter of the internet – before the turn of the millennium – so there was plenty to look at, and we thought we […]

40 Years of Scarecrow: Evolution of the Scarecrow Logo

Scarecrow is closing on its 40th birthday, and a company doesn’t look this good in its middle age without having some work done. The Scarecrow brand has had a couple of facelifts over the years, but its older incarnations are still fondly remembered. Meet the Scarecrow Man Our very first logo when we started in […]

40 Years of Scarecrow: How Scarecrow Started

We have now entered October 2024, and it is a landmark month for Scarecrow Group. This is the month that we hit the distinguished age of 40. A lot has changed since we started trading in 1984. In those days, we shook up the industry by using a digital system for bird calls instead of […]

Land’s End Lake Spat Underlines Offsite Bird Risks

Controversy surrounds a lake in Cornwall, UK which was built without proper permissions, The Telegraph reported recently. One of the staunchest opponents is nearby Land’s End Airport. The owner of the land has applied for permission retrospectively, making it an open question as to whether the lake will stay or go. It certainly has no […]

How Birds Respond to Distress Calls

Using natural distress calls is a powerful way to disperse birds and keep them away. Scarecrow Group Ltd has built its 40-year reputation on the success of bio-acoustic bird control, after all. But not all birds will just flee immediately upon hearing a member of their species in distress. Effective bird control requires an understanding […]

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Keeping Birds Away from Water Bodies

Water bodies are a powerful factor in attracting birds to a site. This can be a problem for facilities such as airports and wind farms, where birds might be a danger, be in danger, or simply present a nuisance, making proper bird control essential. Ponds, lakes, water-filled pits from past earthworks, and even drainage ditches […]

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Prestigious ISO accreditations give Scarecrow a major boost

In today’s global marketplace, businesses are constantly striving to enhance their credibility, efficiency and quality. One way to achieve this is by obtaining ISO accreditation. ISO, or the International Organisation for Standardisation, sets the standard for quality management systems that are recognised worldwide. Gaining ISO accreditation is not only a testament to our company’s commitment […]

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Bird control on wind farms is a challenging prospect

Bird control is an all too familiar issue in airports, of course, and in marinas, at leisure parks and on agricultural land, but many people don’t associate it with wind farms. The truth is, however, that effective bird control is fast becoming a must-have for many site owners. Our avian population has learned to cope […]