Rare falconry bird spotted on garden gate in Wolverhampton as local rescue hunts for owner
A rare bird of prey suspected to belong to a falconer has been spotted on a garden gate in Wolverhampton.
The gyrfalcon was seen perched on a garden gate in Whitmore Reans, inquisitively looking up at the camera as a local resident took a video.
The impressive species are rarely seen in the wild in the UK but are often owned by falconers, leading people to believe this bird is an escapee. However, the bird is not ringed.
Wolverhampton-based animal rescues The Garden Sanctuary and Wings and Paws were contacted about the bird by a resident in Whitmore Reans and they are keen to identify the owner.
The bird has now been collected by The Garden Sanctuary. If you are the owner or have any further information about the bird, please contact them via their Facebook page or email the_gardensanctuary@yahoo.com.
