Trained Hawks Scare Away Pest Birds in LA

A hawk named Riley soars between high rises in downtown Los Angeles. Smaller birds take notice. And take flight. Husband-and-wife falconers Alyssa and Mike Bordonaro and their birds of prey are hired guns, brought in to scare away “pest birds.” (Nov. 10)


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