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Below are some of our stories and interesting work.

Jeff Saves Kate & William Royal Tour !!

10/3/2016

 
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From the Times Colonist,October 1,  2016, by Jack Knox​

Jeff Krieger of Alternative Wildlife Solutions, a humane animal-control service, was hired by the province a couple of weeks ago to have his Jack Russell terrier, Pixie, dissuade geese from doing what geese do on the legislature lawn.

Of particular concern was the red carpet upon which the royals trod.

Royal visit organizers were worried that geese were going to come make a big mess, Krieger said.
In the days leading up to the royal arrival, Krieger would get the call as soon as the geese alighted, usually early in the morning (when, thankfully, few people were around).

He would release Pixie who, with a bell clanging away, would run the geese off the property.
Pixie is trained to chase away geese, not any other bird.

“The gulls weren’t bothered. The crows weren’t bothered.”

The geese got to the point where they would hear the bell (“It sounds like Christmas when she’s around”), see Krieger in his brightly coloured coat (unlike dogs, birds can see colours) and take off. No need to even let Pixie off the leash.

These are the lengths we go to when we want to put our best foot forward without having to wipe it off. 

For more of the story, and other stories, visit the Victoria Times Colonist, 
​http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/jack-knox-royal-tour-ends-today-in-a-capital-flurry-1.2356091  



Easy the Harris Hawk in Flight!!

2/29/2016

 
Click below to see Easy, the Harris Hawk, in flight around Central Saanich, BC, 2015!!

This is a link to a DropBox video posted by photographer Dan Takahashi  -- click here to view it!!  

​Hope it works!!
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Animals look for a cozy place in Winter

1/8/2016

 
Winter is here!

Everyone is looking for a warm cozy place to den up in, including our local wildlife. 

Seasonal maintenance on your home can give you an advantage as raccoons, otters, mink, and rabbits all over winter in terrestrial dens. Check all crawlspace vents and hatch entry points ensuring they have not been breached. 

Gutter cleaning is a must for every home owner. This is a great time to inspect your roof line and roof vents. Squirrels, raccoons, and some species of rats are "Arboreal". Look for torn fabric around vents as gutter corners connecting to an adjacent hydro wire, or a tree or shrub near your roof may create a Highway your home!

If you need any assistance, give me a call. For more hints see our Hints webpage.
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Wishing you all the best in the New Year!!
Jeff Krieger
Alternative Wildlife Solutions

Alternative Wildlife Solutions on Shaw TV Victoria

7/23/2013

 
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Jen Muranetz of Shaw TV Victoria interviews Jeff Krieger of Alternative Wildlife Solutions -- Published on Jun 25, 2013           

A snake in your floorboards... racoons in your basement... these are all problematic critters. But Jen Muranetz meets a Metchosin man who is solving these issues in a human way. In the video, Jeff explains his methods and shows how racoon pups are humanely removed from beneath a house.

Animal obsession leads to unique career for Metchosin man

5/22/2013

 
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by Louis Bockner/News staff, Victoria News
 
Dressed in a heavy collared shirt and tough jeans, Jeff Krieger exudes an air of formal ruggedness, like Indiana Jones at a press conference.

Click here to read more.....


Rescuer helps irate eagle tangled in deer’s remains in Metchosin

3/8/2013

 
When Jeff Krieger was called to help a bird in trouble in Metchosin, he did not
expect to have to hike through the bush carrying a furious eagle and the remains
of a rotting deer carcass.....

Click on the following link for the full story:
http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/rescuer-helps-irate-eagle-tangled-in-deer-s-remains-in-metchosin-1.87306

Saanich owl family lands online reality show By Edward Hill - Saanich News

3/8/2013

 
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Jeff gets a call to help out with a great horned owl and her three owlets nesting on a local building. For more, click on the following link: 
http://www.saanichnews.com/news/195942411.html?mobile=true 

Also see the following Times Colonist article: http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/victoria-birdwatchers-turn-virtual-eye-on-window-box-owlets-1.95303

Invasive Predatory Turtle? Snapping Turtle Found in Metchosin

7/5/2012

 
CTV News report of a snapping turtle found in Metchosin.

"Donald" the rescued eaglet eating, mugging at camera

5/21/2011

 
Donald, the fluffy, six-week-old eaglet, is making a full recovery after a daring tree-top rescue that is allowing him to compete for meals with his two siblings.

Click here to read more of this CTV News report.

Eagle star of webcam show rescued from fishing line

5/19/2011

 
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Alternative Wildlife Solutions Wildlife Specialist Jeff Krieger, left, handles the five-week old eaglet which was entangled in fishing line as Dave Hancock, founder of Hancock Wildlife Foundation, films the rescue near Sidney, B.C., 
Thursday, May 19, 2011.

Read more: http://www.ctvnews.ca/eagle-star-of-webcam-show-rescued-from-fishing-line-1.646066#ixzz2Zu6bfZA0 


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