Cooper’s Hawk Release

Cooper’s Hawk that arrived Sunday, was released today in Salem at Green Hill Park. We were relieved that the COHA passed a thorough exam by Dr. D’Orazio and began standing. Cooper’s Hawks tend to be easily stressed and we were glad for a quick
turnaround.   We “assume” the patient hit a window or car and was stunned. Saturday, the hawk was found unable to stand and holding a leg and wing out to the side (trying to balance).  We decide not to return him to Altavista and release locally since they are migrating.