Centre County falconer reunited with his red-tailed hawk
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- Apr 3
- 2 min read
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa- A missing red-tailed hawk is back.
On Monday, falconer Francis Gray requested the public's assistance in trying to track down his beloved bird, a blonde-colored, female hawk.
The bird was in flight when a gust of wind carried it high into the sky, causing the bird and the falconer to lose sight of each other.
The lost red-tailed hawk still had equipment and bells attached to its ankles.
Thankfully, they have been reunited.
Falconry birds are used for hunting, and they occasionally escape.
Francis Gray with his red-tailed hawk
Those from the Lehigh Valley shared the photo on our Facebook page of What's going on in the Lehigh Valley.
The Gray family posted on Facebook, "She's Back, it's been a long four days. I want to thank everyone who called with tips and potential sightings. A special shout out to Robyn Graboski at Centre wildlife care, Pet recovery of Centre county, 6 WJAC News and everyone who shared in the recovery of my lost bird. THANK YOU ALL"..... sincerely, the Gray Family.
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LoriLee,
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