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The bird used by Dutch police to intercept illegal drones is the trained eagle. Specifically, the Dutch police have employed trained sea eagles (also known as white-tailed eagles or golden eagles) to safely take down unauthorized drones in restricted airspace. This unique approach was developed as a high-tech solution to the growing problem of drone misuse. The eagles are trained to identify drones in flight and then swoop down to capture them mid-air using their powerful talons, effectively neutralizing the drone without causing additional damage to the surrounding environment. The program was initially developed by a company called Guard From Above, working in collaboration with Dutch law enforcement. The eagles are trained to see the drones as prey and can intercept them quickly and efficiently, providing a natural and somewhat spectacular method of drone interception. This innovative technique offers an alternative to electronic jamming or shooting down drones, which can be risky in populated areas. The eagles can approach drones from various angles and neutralize them with remarkable precision.