Description

Tethered hawk kite scares pest birds away by constantly weaving and hovering

Full kit includes kite, telescopic pole and line, full range of spares available

Highly effective, an ideal solution for playing fields, landfill, industrial roofs etc

Quick to assemble and low maintenance. However it should not be left out in high winds

Quietly patrols 24/7 mimics a bird of prey, under which pest birds will not go

Protects approximately 20 acres of flat land or 400 square metres of roof area

Can be used in conjunction with a bio-acoustic deterrent for added effect

How Does It Work?

All birds are naturally afraid of coming near birds of prey. Birds of prey are “Raptors” meaning that they kill with their talons. In order to do so a bird of prey must be above its target so that it can dive upon it and seize it in its talons. The natural in-built self preservation reaction for pest birds is for them to stay above it and away from it.

When Hawk Kite is flying it will weave, dive and hover around and above its pole up to 13m from the ground. This creates a life-like, credible threat to pest birds, whom will immediately vacate the area and not come underneath the kite for fear of being attacked by an apex predator

The pest birds will not habituate to the kite’s presence due to the fact that it is always moving and changing height and position.

This is by far the toughest and strongest kite on the market

The kite is reinforced and stitched at all the wear points making it extraordinarily tough. Using carbon fibre struts – it is extremely strong, light and flexible, the kite self-launches, flying in the lightest breeze.

The full kit consists of:

Hawk kite
Telescopic pole with rubber caps at each end
Synthetic heavy duty ground post
2-part 8-plaite 2mm Braided Cord with swivel
Securing line for anchoring during heavy winds
Comprehensive instructions
A full range of spares is available should your kite become damaged

The hawk kite can be used to protect many problem areas including:

Golf Courses
Marinas
Vineyards
Fish lakes
Allotments
Playing fields
Industrial roofs
Car sales lots
Brassicas
Cover crops
Grass seeds
Any large open space requiring protection from pest birds
Hawk Kite requires open space of at least 100 square metres (10m X 10m) without obstructions such as plant, equipment, hand rails etc otherwise it will catch on obstructions in high winds and become tangled or damaged.

Hawk kite should be installed in a suitable location in clear view of the infested area and preferably at the highest point on the area to be protected, for maximum effect.

When locating Hawk Kite consideration should be given to quick and easy access to tie-off Hawk Kite in strong winds

Whilst Hawk Kite will endure winds of up to Force 5-6, if correctly installed, the system should be tied off if stronger winds are forecast to prevent damage or loss of the kite

A full range of spares is available should your kite become damaged

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INSTALLERS Hawk Kite should be installed with its telescopic pole set 5-10 degrees off vertical, pointing away from the prevailing wind, such that when wind is not present the Kite will hang away from the pole and prevent it wrapping around the pole and tangling. This will ensure optimum performance and effectiveness.

Pay particular attention to any overhead cables and position the kite well away from any overhead obstructions.

Hawk Kite must be inspected daily for any damage or signs of tangling of the tether line around the pole or foreign objects and corrective action taken immediately. Care must be taken to select an optimal position above the pest birds for Hawk Kite to operate, but in a safe position that enables regular access for maintenance.