Happy Ending for Injured Hawk

See earlier post for first article.


from The Capital, Annapolis, MD:

STEVENSVILLE - An injured red-tailed hawk that was rescued right before Christmas has been successfully returned to the wild.
Bystanders spotted the hawk, with a badly injured wing, off Route 8 in Stevensville on Dec. 23.
Local filmmaker and licensed falconer Stephen Reverand was able to capture the bird, which was eventually taken to Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research in Delaware.
After surgery and recuperation, the hawk was released on Feb. 13 in the same area where it was found.
Reverand said he and others observed the hawk for about 30 minutes until it flew out of sight. He said the hawk appeared to be doing well.
The hawk now sports a small metal band, so it can be identified if it is spotted or ends up in trouble again.
Red-tailed hawks are one of the most common birds of prey in this area. Article by Pam Wood