Birds of prey now patrolling Chelmsford station

Greater Anglia says using a trained hawk and falcon should help keep the station cleaner

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 18th Feb 2026

Greater Anglia has enlisted the help of birds of prey at Chelmsford station to deter pigeons.

A trained hawk and falcon have recently been patrolling Chelmsford station to provide natural pest control.

The hawk and falcon are accompanied by a professional falconer from NBC Environment.

Krzysztof Drozd, Facilities Contracts Manager at Greater Anglia, said:

“The use of Hawks is a brilliant, non-harmful way to naturally deter pigeons and create a better environment for our passengers."

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