Dear COBIRDERS:
Steve Swaim, a retired firefighter and falconer, is seeking help in finding his lost white, first-year male gyrfalcon. The bird was lost at 10:00 AM Friday morning, 11/23, in the vicinity of Smoky Hill and Delbert roads, about 10 miles north and east of Parker.
The bird appears to have spotted something in the distance and taken chase, disappearing very quickly from view
“Field” marks:
1. He is wearing two radio transmitters; one is attached to the falcon’s left leg, and the second is around his neck, but won’t be very visible unless the bird is perched in a tree, post, etc. All you may see is a small black object the size of a penny below the bird’s crop, and a thin, black antenna hanging down beneath it.
2. He is wearing a metal band and a bell on his right leg.
3. He has leather anklets on both legs, however there are NO JESSES attached, therefore, you will not see any “straps” or other objects trailing beneath him while in flight.
4. This bird has been hand-reared and is very accustomed to people. He may be spotted sitting on the roof of a house, car, or even the railing of a deck.
Steve's phone numbers are 303 841-6868 (home) and 303 250-3391 (cell). Any assistance or sightings which the birding community might provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
-Anne Price
Littleton, Jefferson Co.
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