Galesburg eyes falcons to chase downtown crows. Here's how it works

The three young peregrine falcons on the Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren have been ringed. The sex of the birds has also been determined.

Galesburg eyes falcons to chase downtown crows. Here's how it works

Crows fly over downtown Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Galesburg may turn to falcons to address ongoing crow roosting in downtown, following persistent complaints from residents and businesses. The City Council will review a $54,000 Aviaway Bird Control Services proposal on Monday, deploying seven falcons with handlers for one month in November or December. Falconry avoids chemicals, noise, or machinery, using crows’ fear of falcons to deter roos…