28 February 2010, 18:50
youngoutdoorsAnybody lose their Falcon? Found one!
My cousin was out this morning feeding cattle in NW (Grassy Creek) NC and saw a bird of prey (he couldn't id the bird) with a trace on its leg. He said it had about a four foot strap hanging from it. He said that if it had been summer he would have just thought it was a snake but we have alot of snow right now.
Thought you guys might know who to contact if someone lost their pal.
If someone needs to reach me you can call my cell at 336-657-1244.
God Bless, Louis
28 February 2010, 20:17
GatogordoYou might check with your state fish and game Monday. Usually, falconers are pretty tightly regulated and have special licensing requirements etc. Of course, there's no way of knowing how far the bird has moved from release but Fish and Game might have a pretty good idea of falconers in that area.
28 February 2010, 23:46
youngoutdoorsGood idea Gatogordo, it was just about 1/2 mile from the Va NC state line. Could've come from either state. As far as that goes it is within sight of Tenn too.
God Bless, Louis
03 March 2010, 22:17
eurocentriclooks like he got off his perch then, someone was probably weathering him and he broke off his tethers, very dangerous