2026 Community Crow Abatement Program

Donate to the Crow Program

The NWCC Crow Abatement Program is back in action!

The team is already touring the district, assessing crow populations and identifying where the birds are gathering and traveling.

Last year, we were fortunate to receive donations from several HOAs, private community members, and local businesses. Those contributions allowed us to run a very successful program, and we are hoping to build on that success this year.

As with last year, the program relies on donations because it benefits many properties throughout the district, including those that are not NWCC members.

Please consider talking with your HOA, neighbors, and fellow business owners about contributing to the program. The goal is humane displacement that helps keep the Pearl cleaner while also protecting the crows. Large congregations can result in significant property damage, including birds pulling at insulation and wiring for nesting materials, particularly as natural nesting habitat becomes harder to find.

Thank you in advance for considering a donation!

Thank you to all who attended our 2025 Community Crow Abatement Showcase. We’re grateful for the strong turnout and the community’s commitment to humane, wildlife-friendly solutions in the Pearl District.

Funds raised will directly support the ongoing implementation of NWCC’s crow abatement program, expanding falconry-based deterrence and community education efforts across Portland. This initiative not only reduces crow-related nuisances but promotes coexistence through a compassionate, effective, and natural solution.

NWCC’s Crow Abatement Program demonstrates how communities, businesses, and science can collaborate to protect shared spaces — ensuring Portland’s skies remain peaceful and its parks thriving.

Impact

Crow abatement event Chase McPherson of NWCC and Integrated Avian Solutions

Kort Clayton of Integrated Avian Solutions and NWCC Executive Director, Chase McPherson a Harris’s hawk.

“The Harris Hawks used for hazing have no direct contact with the crows. The hawks simply do short flights in the vicinity of the crows to shift them towards more acceptable locations.”
— Bird Alliance of Oregon
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Meet the hawks keeping Portland sidewalks free of crow poop

A man wearing a neon yellow safety vest and gray hoodie holding a large bird of prey with outstretched wings on his gloved hand in an outdoor urban park setting with colorful autumn trees, buildings, parked cars, and a blue drone in the background.
A man in a yellow safety vest stands with his hands in his pockets, next to a Christmas tree decorated with colorful lights. He is holding a bird of prey on his gloved hand, and is wearing a baseball cap, jeans, and outdoor shoes.
A man wearing a black cap, yellow safety vest, and jeans walking along a paved sidewalk in a park, holding a Harris' Hawk on his gloved hand.
People gathered outdoors in a park, sitting on tiered stone seating, listening to a speaker. A Christmas tree with colorful lights is visible on the left, and a large building is in the background. It appears to be a cold day with many women and men,
A man wearing a black cap, neon yellow safety vest, and jeans holds a bird of prey, possibly a hawk or eagle, on his gloved hand. Three people stand behind him observing, in an outdoor setting with greenery and a paved walkway.
Large decorated Christmas tree outside with three men standing nearby, one holding a bird, in an urban park setting.
Large decorated Christmas tree in a park with a crowd of people gathered around, some sitting on benches, and leafless trees in the background.
A crowd of people gathered around a large decorated Christmas tree in an outdoor urban park during daytime.
A group of people gathered outdoors around a Christmas tree, listening to a speaker in a blue jacket. The audience is seated on tiered stone or concrete steps, with some standing. There are trees and buildings in the background.
A large crowd of people gathered outdoors around a decorated Christmas tree in an urban park during the daytime. Some people are sitting on stone benches, others are standing, and a few are walking. The trees in the area are mostly leafless, indicati
Group of people outdoors on a grassy park discussing, with a man holding a large bird of prey on his arm.
Three men standing outdoors on a grassy area, with trees and buildings in the background. The man on the left is wearing a blue hoodie, the man in the middle is wearing a high-visibility jacket, and the man on the right is holding a turkey vulture wh
A man wearing a black cap and yellow safety vest stands on grass in an urban park, holding a large bird of prey on his arm.
A group of people gathered outdoors in a park, listening to a man in a high-visibility vest holding a large butterfly specimen. Some people are taking photos or talking; the weather appears cool as many are wearing jackets and scarves. There are resi
Two men standing on a city sidewalk, smiling at the camera. One man is dressed in a blue NWCC hoodie and beige pants, holding a dog leash. The other man is wearing a navy jacket and is holding a treat bag. A golden retriever dog is sitting in front o
A group of four people standing and talking in a park in an urban area, with modern apartment buildings in the background, and a few benches and trees around.
Group of people gathered in a park, with some taking photos or talking, surrounded by modern buildings and trees, during late afternoon or early evening.
A group of five people, including a child, are walking on a paved pathway in a park, while a park ranger or guide shows them a small animal, possibly a bird or a squirrel. The background features modern multi-story apartment buildings and leafless tr
A man in a yellow safety vest and blue jeans holding a bird of prey outdoors in an urban park. Modern apartment buildings and trees are visible in the background.
Indoor sports bar with multiple television screens showing basketball games, patrons sitting at tables and bar, holiday decorations with wreaths and ornaments, and a mix of people engaging in conversations and watching the games.
Two men standing indoors against a white wall. One man is wearing a green jacket and the other a red jacket, with a bird of prey perched on the man in the red jacket's gloved hand.
Two men standing outdoors in a paved area with fallen yellow leaves, autumn trees in the background, and a red brick building. One man is holding a bird of prey on his gloved hand.
Two men standing on a city sidewalk in front of a Wells Fargo bank, one man is taking a photo with his phone while the other man, a firefighter, is holding a turtle on his arm, facing each other.
Four men standing on a city sidewalk in front of a Wells Fargo bank. One man is holding a bird of prey on his arm, wearing a yellow and red safety vest. The scene is autumn, with fallen leaves on the wet sidewalk and trees with sparse leaves.
Two men standing outdoors on a paved area with fallen leaves, with trees showing fall foliage in the background. One man is wearing a yellow and red safety jacket and holding a bird of prey, possibly a hawk, with its wings folded.
A hawk perched on a weathered wooden utility pole with autumn orange and yellow maple leaves in the background.
A hawk standing on a stone ledge with autumn trees and brick building in the background.
A hawk with radio transmitters on its legs perched on a stone ledge in front of a tree with yellow and orange fall leaves, with buildings in the background.