PREVIEW

Hawk Turns Pigeon Detective To Clear Euston Station Of Feathery Menace. London’s Euston station has a swooping, feathered new employee - Oscar the Harris hawk. The bird of prey will visit the station once a week over the next few months with his handler at varying times to carry out ‘pigeon patrols’ aimed at deterring pigeons from setting up home at the station. Although Oscar has visited Euston before as part of his familiarisation training, June 25 marked his first official flight at the station. Matt Ferguson, senior station interface manager for London Euston said: “Oscar is already proving to be a valuable member of the team. ”We’ve already seen a noticeable drop in pigeon activity, helping us keep the station cleaner and more welcoming for everyone.” Pigeons have become a persistent issue at the station, often roosting, nesting, and feeding in areas used by passengers. Oscar provides a humane solution, he doesn’t harm the birds but acts as a natural deterrent. His presence alone is enough to discourage pigeons from settling in, helping to create a cleaner, safer environment for everyone using the station.