OAKE Manor Golf Club has a new employee - a bird of prey.

Although the club does not have a severe rabbit problem, some control is necessary and it will be the new bird's job to stop any burrowing in the bunkers.

Andrew Bowey, course manager, said "We have a member of staff who is into falconry and is trying to train up a young bird at the moment. She came in and asked if we would mind her bringing it in to catch rabbits to help with its training."