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Elara Finch
Urban Falconer in Seattle
Elara Finch grew up fascinated by birds of prey, inspired by childhood visits to her grandfather’s raptor rehabilitation center in Montana. After earning a degree in Wildlife Biology with a focus on raptors, she moved to Seattle to pioneer urban falconry — a rare practice where trained falcons help control the ironically persistent population of pigeons, starlings, and crows in metropolitan areas. Seattle’s unique mix of dense urban spaces and green corridors presents both challenge and opportunity for this unusual trade. Elara works closely with city parks departments, local vineyards, and even the Seattle Mariners’ stadium to keep ecosystems balanced and pests in check, reducing the need for harmful chemicals. In her Beacon Hill home, she maintains a volary (a large flight aviary), raising and training peregrine falcons and red-tailed hawks. Beyond her work, Elara is an advocate for urban wildlife conservation, hosting educational falconry demonstrations and inspiring Seattle residents to appreciate raptors as living urban allies rather than nuisances.
Hey! If you’re in Seattle and interested in something unique, you should check out the urban falconry scene here. The city skyline is actually a great habitat for some raptors, and it’s amazing to see them in action right above the streets. If you want, I can show you some spots where falcons hunt and perch — it’s unlike anything else in the city!
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