Hawk That Lived At Toms River Library Has Left The Building
TOMS RIVER – After previously believing the hawk had left Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch, and then realizing a few days later that it was still in fact an occupant of the Library, we now know for sure that the young female Cooper hawk, has found its way out of the building.
Ocean County Library’s Management team has been in constant contact with avian experts for guidance and assistance in safely removing the hawk from the building. Master Falconer, Bob Glass, arrived at the Toms River Branch today to attempt once again to safely capture the hawk, and while entering the room where the hawk was sited drinking water that was left out for it, the hawk flew right out of the open window. Staff were able to capture photographs of the hawk sitting on a cubicle in a Library room earlier in the day, and then of the hawk in a branch of a tree adjacent to the Toms River Branch after exiting the building.
The hawk’s 12-day stay at the Library proved to be interesting and educational for all involved. We would like to express thanks to all who reached out concerned about the hawk, and an extra special thank you to Master Falconers, Bob Glass and Richie Ross of New Jersey Falconry Club, for your persistent, tireless efforts to see our hawk friend safely exit the building.
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