Summary
A Harris's hawk, nicknamed "Bomber Harris," that had been attacking people in the village of Flamstead, Hertfordshire, has been captured and trained by a local falconer, Wayne Housden. The hawk now has a permanent home with Housden and is no longer considered a threat.
Key Facts
- The hawk was responsible for attacking around 50 people in Flamstead over at least a month.
- One of the attack victims, an elderly man, had to go to the hospital due to injuries from the hawk.
- The bird, a Harris's hawk, is not native to the area and was believed to be a captive-bred bird that had escaped or lost its owner.
- Wayne Housden, an experienced falconer, captured the hawk after talks of possibly euthanizing the bird.
- Housden spent about £1,000 on an aviary to house the hawk and plans to keep it full-time.
- The hawk had not been claimed by its original owner, as indicated by its worn leather tags.
- The Royal Mail services in the village were disrupted by the hawk's attacks.
- The hawk will be featured at the Flamstead Scarecrow Festival, with hopes it can be flown freely by autumn.
