Solar Panel Bird Proofing, Falconry Solutions That Work
Solar panel bird proofing is essential if you want to protect your investment. Without protection, gulls, pigeons, and corvids will quickly foul and nest under panels, leading to costly damage.
At Sky Raiders, we take a different approach. Instead of relying solely on mesh or spikes, we use trained birds of prey to deter problem species naturally. This proven falconry method shifts pest birds away from solar arrays without harm, leaving your panels clean, efficient, and protected.
Why Birds Target Solar Panels
- Shelter and warmth – The gap beneath panels creates a dry, safe microclimate.
- Height advantage – Rooftop arrays give birds a clear lookout for predators and food.
- Nesting opportunities – Gulls and pigeons in particular establish colonies fast.
- Droppings and debris – Fouling spreads disease, corrodes surfaces, and reduces efficiency.
Risks of Bird Activity Around Solar Panels
- Efficiency loss – Fouling blocks sunlight, cutting power generation.
- System damage – Nesting debris creates hotspots and potential fire risks.
- Roof deterioration – Corrosive droppings weaken tiles and roofing materials.
- Noise and nuisance – Constant squawking, fouling, and feathers reduce comfort and value.
- Health hazards – Bird droppings and mites carry disease risks for people and pets.
Our Bird of Prey Service for Solar Panels
We deploy highly trained hawks and falcons to patrol solar sites, creating a natural predator presence that birds will avoid. Unlike static deterrents, falconry is flexible, mobile, and effective against gulls, pigeons, and corvids.
Where necessary, we combine falconry flights with selective proofing such as mesh barriers, ensuring panels are fully protected long-term without glues or damaging fixings.
- Discreet service tailored to each site
- Humane, non-lethal, and fully legal
- Effective across domestic, commercial, and solar farms
- Operated by qualified falconers with insurance and height training
Who We Work With
- Domestic solar panel owners
- Housing associations
- Schools and universities
- Commercial rooftops and offices
- Solar farms and PV contractors
We’re fully insured and qualified to work at height, including difficult roof pitches and scaffolded installs.
Protect Your Solar Panels Today
Don’t let gulls, pigeons, or corvids ruin your solar investment. Request a solar panel bird proofing survey from Sky Raiders today and secure your panels with expert falconry control, supported by long-lasting proofing where needed.
“For more background on the risks, see this independent guide on bird nesting and solar panel damage.”