$5,150.00
The Sonic Hawk 500 is Bird Gard’s flagship bioacoustic bird deterrent for large agricultural and commercial sites. A 20-speaker omnidirectional tower covers up to 500 feet in all directions (~15 acres typical) under ideal field conditions. Ships standard with IntelliGard OS — the randomized-playback system designed to prevent bird habituation through 250+ species-specific sound profiles developed in collaboration with global researchers. Built in Sisters, Oregon. Backed by a 5-year parts-and-labor warranty.
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* Coverage area varies – depending on factors such as topography, crop type, surrounding structures, trees, and roadways. Contact a Bird Gard representative for custom mapping.
Highly rated by thousands of customers.
“We tried Bird Gard and saw our yield go up by 50% with no other hazing! The next year we covered our entire 500 acres of blueberries for less than we had been paying annually for a falconer. Now four years later, the Bird Gard units continue to keep the birds out and we haven’t spent anything on bird control since.”
Sonic Hawk 500 – Bird Deterrent System for large-scale agriculture and commercial operations.
Advanced Bird Control System for Maximum Protection
The Sonic Hawk 500 – is engineered for large agricultural and commercial spaces, such as mining, and utility sites. A 20-speaker tower projects high-fidelity bioacoustic recordings — species-specific distress calls and predator vocalizations — over a circular area up to 500 feet in every direction, ~15 acres typical under normal field conditions.
IntelliGard OS comes standard.
Every Sonic Hawk 500 ships with IntelliGard OS, Bird Gard’s anti-habituation operating system. Most “squawk box” deterrents fail because birds learn the pattern within days. IntelliGard OS solves this with randomized playback intervals, strategic time-off periods, and a library of 250+ species-specific bioacoustic profiles, so the soundscape never becomes predictable. Sound profiles are developed in collaboration with researchers and updated by USB.
What the field data shows.
In a 2024 peer-reviewed orchard field study, bioacoustic deterrents of this class reduced bird damage by 44–54% (Frontiers in Plant Science). On premium fresh-market crops — Honeycrisp apples, sweet cherries, fresh blueberries, wine grapes — that level of damage reduction translates to thousands of dollars per acre in preserved harvest value. Bird Gard’s published ROI model assumes a conservative 50% efficacy and still produces meaningful Year-2 returns at current USDA/NASS yield and pricing benchmarks.
Specifications
What’s in the box
Sonic Hawk 500 control box, USB storage device with your selected sound profiles, 20-speaker tower, 45 watt solar panel, mounting bracket for solar panel, control box mounting bracket and U-bolt, adapter and battery cables.
Why growers choose Bird Gard.
Over 35 years protecting agricultural and commercial sites worldwide. $0 annual operating costs after purchase. Typical 10–12 year service life. Field-tested in collaboration with university researchers and growers across five states. Backed by a 5-year parts-and-labor warranty.
With the Sonic Hawk 500, you get the latest in bird control technology, providing a powerful, humane, and effective solution to minimize birds on your property.
Documentation
Sonic Hawk 500 User Manual (PDF)
The Sonic Hawk 500 was previously sold as the Super Pro AMP USB. Same trusted hardware, now with IntelliGard OS standard and a refreshed name
Play a sound sample here.
Select from a variety of distress and predator calls tailored to the species you need to repel, such as starlings, blackbirds, robins, crows, and gulls.
Typically covers ~15 acres, making it ideal for large properties and facilities.
The Sonic Hawk 500 features an integrated amplifier that boosts sound output, ensuring maximum reach and effectiveness even in challenging environments.
Easily update sounds via USB uploaded sounds and email.
Built to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, this unit is durable and reliable, ensuring continuous protection year-round.
Comes with 20 high-output speakers that can be strategically positioned for optimal sound distribution across your property.
A 45 Watt solar panel provides power to the battery and allows for a portable solution.
The Bird Gard Sonic Hawk 500 now features the innovative IntelliGard OS, our latest advancement in bird deterrence technology. This operating system addresses bird habituation by employing:
Playback and time-off intervals are randomized, preventing birds from recognizing patterns.
With 50 times more content than previous versions, including longer call lengths and a wider array of sound profiles.
Enhanced sound quality with matching frequencies increases effectiveness.
Bird Gard’s cutting-edge bird deterrent technology harnesses the power of bioacoustics and intelligent sound randomization to create an environment that birds instinctively avoid. Using high-fidelity recordings of species-specific distress calls, predator sounds, and alarm signals, Bird Gard systems disrupt pest birds’ natural behavior, prompting them to flee from protected areas. Designed for maximum effectiveness and long-term reliability, our solutions provide a humane, non-lethal approach to bird control in agriculture, commercial spaces, and urban environments.
Watch the video below to learn more.
See why Bird Gard is an industry leader in Bird Deterrent. Compare with other types of bird deterrents below.
| Bird Gard | Lasers | Propane Canon | Sprays | Netting | Falconry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical costs per acre | $275-$425 | $600-$800 | $200-$350 | $200-$300 | $800-$1,200 | $300-$400 per day |
| Annual operating costs | $0 | Regular calibration costs | Propane costs | Costs for each application | Extensive labor/repair | Costs every use |
| Labor | User/1-hr per unit | Technician needed | .5 hour per unit | After every rain | 10 hrs per acre | Falconer present |
| Estimated lifespan | 10+ years | 5 years | 3-5 years | 10-14 days | 3-4 years | NA |
| Adapts to prevent habituation | Yes | No | No | No | No | NA |
| 5 Year Warranty | Yes | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Birds are bold and they won’t hesitate to take advantage of unprotected areas. Any areas not fully protected will allow birds to start feeding on the fringes of the sound coverage area. Birds that remain nearby will acclimate to insufficiently intense deterrent sounds, resulting in less than satisfactory results. When the entire crop is adequately protected birds are quick to abandon the area. Let your Bird Gard representative know the intensity of your bird pressure as this will allow for a professional recommendation on the coverage density.
Birds typically feed from the perimeter of the crop and work their way in. The effective range of your Bird Gard units need to extend beyond the edge of your crop.
Terrain and other obstacles must be considered.
Hills, structures and trees can block the sounds and must be taken into consideration when placing your Bird Gard units.
Birds will congregate in trees, surrounding foliage and on power lines to stage feeding raids.
Your Bird Gard units must be positioned close enough to the foliage and power lines to drive the birds out.
Speaker placement and volume are critical.
A coverage area map provided by Bird Gard will assist you in placing the systems on your desired area. Overlapping coverage and full volume increases the effectiveness of each unit.
Ensure optimal bird protection with a free detailed proposal.
Using satellite imagery we are able to provide you with a customized proposal for your property, taking into consideration the terrain, trees and any neighbors. It is the best way to ensure you get the results you need.
If you already implement a visual bird deterrent.
Keep using your visual deterrent. Bird Gard systems will help increase the effectiveness of those deterrents but will add protection where those deterrents can’t reach (around corners, under the crop foliage, etc.)
| Sonic Hawk 500 | Sonic Hawk 100 | Pro Plus | Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage Area | ~15 acres | ~3 acres | 350 ft | 175 ft |
| Purpose | Commercial, Agricultural, Outside only | Commercial, Agricultural, Inside or Outside | Residential, Small Outbuildings, Inside or Outside | Residential, Inside or Outside |
| Storage Technology | USB | USB | Flash Card | Flash Card |
| IntelliGard (Randomization) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Customization of Profiles | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Storable Content | 250+ calls | 250+ calls | 8 calls | 8 calls |
| Changing Content | Request New Content by Email (Free) | Request New Content by Email (Free) | Order New Flash Card ($65/card) | Order New Flash Card ($65/card) |
| Solar and AC Ready | Solar / AC | Solar / AC | Solar / AC | Solar / AC |
| Installation | Pole | Pole or Wall-hung | Wall-hung | Wall-hung |
| Sound Fidelity | High | High | Low | Low |
The Sonic Hawk 100 protects ~3 acres while the Sonic Hawk 500 protects ~15 acres.
The Sonic Hawk 100 features a 4-speaker box, whereas the Sonic Hawk 500 comes with a 20-speaker tower for more extensive sound coverage.
The Sonic Hawk 500 has two high-output amplifiers, producing sounds up to 125 decibels, making it significantly more powerful than the Sonic Hawk 100.
Yes. The coverage area for the Sonic Hawk 500 is 5 times greater than the Sonic Hawk 100.
Key Differences for the Sonic Hawk 500:
Due to its higher power output and 20-speaker configuration, proper hearing protection should be worn in close proximity when the Sonic Hawk 500 is turned on, as it can produce sounds up to 125 decibels.
Assess the area to be protected (crop type, acreage, block shape, ambient noise, topography, common bird species).
Determine the amount of units to cover your property effectively and our bird control specialists will load the bioacoustics into the systems.
Install the system using Bird Gard’s installation guidelines.
Want help getting started? Talk with one of our bird deterrent experts today.
Bird Gard products are proudly designed and assembled in Sisters, Oregon, USA. Each unit is built with precision using high-quality components to ensure durability and effectiveness in real-world conditions. Our team of experts carefully engineers, tests, and assembles every system to provide reliable, field-proven bird control solutions backed by American craftsmanship.
Bird Gard stands behind the quality of our products with a 5-year parts and labor warranty. This industry-leading coverage ensures your system is protected against defects and malfunctions, giving you peace of mind and long-term reliability. If an issue arises, our expert team is ready to repair or replace components at no cost to you.
Does it work? The agricultural community is small, and farmers talk. We wouldn’t be in business for over 30 years if Bird Gard wasn’t meeting expectations. Let those using Bird Gard share their success story with you.
A large blueberry farm faced ongoing challenges with bird infestations that significantly impacted their yields.
Since 1992, Oregon State University’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center has been conducting berry crop research, managing over 12 acres of berry trials.
Almond orchards in Yolo County and Sutter County, California, faced persistent damage from crows, leading to substantial crop losses each year.
Learn how Bird Gard can help you reduce the impact of birds on your farm, orchard, or commercial facility. Contact a bird control expert today.
