Egor, with many of his other bird companions sharing the spot light that day, was a rescue bird. As a youngster he had refused to fly. He was found living under a shed. He now makes his home with Mary and John Forness of Hawk Hideaway. A similar story was shared about the peregrine falcon who perched hooded on a stand not too far away. She was found and rescued after having severed a wing. John feels she may have flown into an electric line which immediately ended her flying days.
Peregrine falcon and other birds such as redtailed hawk are the same bird species making a name for themselves in some big cities where wild bird species are making a comeback. Recently the landlord of a tall apartment building near Central Park, in New York City, shuffled a nesting pair of redtailed hawks, Pale Male and Lola, off of their roost. The outcry from the human tenants and other admirers was so great that the birds were allowed to return to their nesting site without further harassment. For those keeping track of the Peregrine, to date there are sixteen nesting pairs in this urban environment.
At Pfeiffer Nature Center these and other birds make there home in our old growth forest. Preservation of this forest is not only important for their habitat, but for our bird watching habit as well.
Hawk Hideaway and other wildlife rehabilitation experts in our area provide service to wounded birds and other species with commitment and compassion beyond most of our understanding. Their presence and sharing with Pfeiffer Nature Center and our guests is appreciated and welcome.
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