Falcons drive seagulls off garbage

One of three falcons that are used at a waste transfer station to discourage seagulls and other birds from eating garbage inside the buildings gets ready to take off from handler Kort Clayton's hand, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in Portland, Ore. Airstrike Bird Control, was hired after hundreds of gulls descended. They're feeding on food scraps, which are more abundant since Portland's home food composting service began. The gulls are a problem because they scatter garbage and foul equipment, buildings and cars with their droppings. (AP Photo/The Oregonian, Benjamin Brink) MAGS OUT NO SALES TV OUT