You’ve probably read a lot about Royal William Yard recently. We’ve certainly had a busy month; the new moorings, the waterbus and the Seco Lounge restaurant, but one thing you’ve probably not yet read about is the newest, winged member of our team!

This month, a hawk joined us at the Yard with a view to assisting the seagull control scheme existing around Plymouth waterfront. The hawk’s first flight was last week, and his trainer guided his flight over the scheme in order that he could get used to the buildings. The hawk returned a few days later to fly around the scheme once more, avoiding Melville and Cooperage whilst issues with their roofs were resolved.

He’ll be back again in a few days time and will be a regular feature at the scheme moving forward.