Tomahawk Starling Trap with Two Trap Doors - Model 503

4.5 out of 5 stars 29 Reviews | 5 Q&A

Tomahawk Starling Trap with Two Trap Doors - Model 503
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$85.07

Buy 2 or more: $82.82 each

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Average Rating

4.5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.3

29 Reviews | 5 Q&A

Product Overview

The Tomahawk Model 503 Starling Trap is a double door rigid live trap designed to catch starling, grackles and similar sized birds. This trap features a convenient release door which provides easy access to trapped birds. It can hold 15+ grackle-size birds at one time.

This trap does not have actual doors that close but has wire at the end of a funnel entrance that can be bent to adjust the size if needed, not required.

Features and Specs

Target pests Grackle-size birds
For use in Residential and commercial, urban and rural areas, indoors or outdoors
Dimensions 36" x 16" x 12" - 1" x 1" 14 gauge wire mesh
Special Features * Double funnel entry
* Convenient release door
* Small mesh pattern
* Can hold 15+ grackle-size birds
Warranty One Year Warranty against factory defects
Shipping Weight 14.00 lbs
Manufacturer Tomahawk Live Trap (Mfg. Number: 503)
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  • 1 of 5 Stars

    A True Starling Live Trap

    By Will on 02/26/2016

    You where not much help, the wire you made the trap out of was 1x1 and it didn't work well because, most starling got out threw the wire. Perhaps you where saving money be not making the trap out of 1/2 x1 wire. But now I have detailed plan to make a working Double Door Starling Live Trap.

    Expert ResponseExpert response:
    We apologize you were unhappy with the design of the trap. We do have a rep reaching out to you today to help you with a return. Please always let us know if you are unhappy with a purchase so we have the opportunity to make things right for you. 866-581-7378

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    21 of 25 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Incredibly effective trap!

    By Zach on 08/21/2020

    I bought this trap to catch starlings which have invaded my bird feeders. They come in large numbers and bully the smaller birds. I was skeptical of this trap as some reviewers of it online mentioned how it was ineffective for them. I don't know what they are doing wrong. I took some peanut suet and broke it up by the entrances and placed more inside of the trap. In 2 days, i caught 20 birds. All were starlings. I didn't need to bend the funnel tines, but others have said they needed to. I'm my state, there is no limit to how many starlings you can catch as they are invasive and non native. I'm really impressed with this trap. It was worth the high price tag. If something happened to my current trap, i wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

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    20 of 20 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Tomahawk Starling Trap

    By Anne on 05/01/2020

    The trap is working great! It is really helping me eliminate some of the immediate starling population in my area. I had some Red Belly Woodpeckers set up a nest in my back yard and the starlings immediately took over the nest, which was very upsetting. This prompted my purchase of the trap and I am very happy with the results! This invasive species needs to be eliminated whenever possible for the well being of native woodpecker populations. Thank you for this great tool!

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    16 of 16 people found this review helpful

  • 1 of 5 Stars

    Eastern Starling Trappings

    By Deb on 12/03/2014

    I've done everything recommended but cannot get those pesky birds to go into the trap. Looked so easy on youtube and on the website.

    Expert ResponseExpert response:
    Bird trapping can take time since many birds will not immediately approach new items. You can also contact Tomahawk directly at 800-272-8727 for additional trapping tips.

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    12 of 13 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Love these traps!

    By Steve on 06/14/2019

    The quality of these traps exceeded my expectations. Very well made and will last a life time if properly cared for. Have not put them to use yet, but I expect to trap hundreds of nasty starlings when the fledglings appear soon!

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    6 of 8 people found this review helpful

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How big is a grackle and how big is a starling?

Your product title states 'Starling' trap, but under description you state 'Grackle' trap. Which is it and how do the birds compare in size?

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Common grackles are a type of blackbird that measure 11-13.4 inches in length and weigh 2.5-5 oz. Starlings are one of the three most common nuisance birds, and they are slightly smaller, measuring 7.9-9.7 inches in length and weighing 2.1-3.4 oz. Any birds in this size range would fit inside the Tomahawk Double Door Starling Live Trap - Model 503.

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Does the Tomahawk Starling Trap with Two Trap Doors - Model 503 work on cowbirds?
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The Tomahawk Starling Trap with Two Trap Doors -  Model 503 can be used to trap starlings and other similar size birds.  Starlings measure 7.9-9.7 inches in length and cowbirds range from 7.5 - 8.7 inches in length so yes, any birds in this size range would fit.  

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Wire size

What wire size is being used on this trap? I had gotten another trap and the birds went through it. Mesh MUCH too large.

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14 gauge wire mesh

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3 of 10 people found this answer helpful

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Who is the manufacturer of this 503 Double Door Rigid Grackle Live Trap?
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The manufacturer of the 503 Double Door Rigid Grackle Live Trap is Tomahawk Live Trap. If you would like to speak with Live Trap you can contact them by 800-272-8727.

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Will the Tomahawk Starling Trap with Two Trap Doors - Model 503 catch sparrows also?
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Tomahawk Starling Trap with Two Trap Doors - Model 503 can be used to trap starlings and other similiar size birds. Sparrows range in size from 4-7" so it is possible they can be trapped in this trap also.

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