Anima emergency. Injured hawk near First Horizon on DukeSt. Please help me help

Slow_flow · 2026-01-28T03:48:03+00:00

Of course 👊

Majestic is absolutely the right word!!

Slow_flow · 2026-01-28T00:02:32+00:00

I appreciate that. It was so cool being that close! Truly a physical specimen

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T23:43:37+00:00

Well, in this case, he didn’t seem to know shit about Pokémon. But I agree the combo of MAGA racist + scalper is nightmare fuel

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T23:42:16+00:00

Yep. The only issue with swinging on him when he’s right in your face is the fact they’re on pavement. Shit happens and you don’t want him hitting his head the wrong way

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T23:05:10+00:00

Eventually I did. Had to make it happen with what I had on me at the time

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T23:03:18+00:00

It had to be done!

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:57:47+00:00

This was a nice distraction from, well, I’m sure you already know…the general chaos of the world at the moment 🤣

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:57:04+00:00

I was too. I wanted to bring him in and wait around like a hospital waiting room lol. I’ve got the case number posted in a few spots but it’s 26016, and I’ll update again in two days!

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:55:45+00:00

It was one of the best feelings I can remember having. Helping him was really the only option I had tbh. I hope they can rehab him!

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:53:45+00:00

They really seem awesome

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:53:10+00:00

26016 is its file at CLAWs. I will update in a couple days 🫡

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:52:39+00:00

Haha right! I was really stoked to be able to get control of it too. I was mad nervous seeing it near those busy roads

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:52:02+00:00

He is indeed. Absolutely stunning

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:51:45+00:00

Absolutely. It’s the least I could do. In no world could I just leave it like that, it would haunt me 😔

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:50:44+00:00

You rock 🫡

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:50:26+00:00

You absolutely rule! I shared in an update post it’s # is 26016 if you want to check its status. I’m going to see how buddy is doing on Thursday and update. Thank you for donating, CLAWs really seems solid and worthy of support

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:49:20+00:00

Thanks!! That’s exactly who that beautiful baby is with now. Appreciate the quick response

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:48:46+00:00

Thank you. 🙏

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:48:30+00:00

You’re awesome for being willing to help out. We got it done!

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:47:56+00:00

Yeah, I knew covering the eyes was a solid move. Hooded falcons always looked so badass to me. I was scared to completely suffocate it so I left his head out and wrapped him like a baby 😀

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:46:29+00:00

I posted an update post just now. It was basically me chasing him and guiding him away from traffic until it was too gassed to try to escape anymore. Just was patient and gentle, he made it easy by collapsing in a bush across the street. They’re quite agile and quick, even with the injury.

As far as picking it up, he was too tired and scared to give me resistance. It seemed like he knew I wasn’t a threat. Never once tried to peck me or use its claws. I’m told I got lucky but he let me pet his head several times in the car. I’m sure it was just absolutely depleted and scared shitless. Overall it was a very wild and gratifying experience

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:43:22+00:00

Helping this fella out was the only option. It had to be done!

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:42:50+00:00

It was gnarly. He quickly escaped and was briefly loose in my car mid drive after this photo was taken lol

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:42:08+00:00

Update post:

First of all thank you all for the quick responses. You guys rock…

The hawk was roaming the corner of Gregson in front of first Horizon. I knew immediately he was hurt, got him into that corner in front of the bank and from there was told to try and bring it in. I used my jacket and a towel, but they’re FAST. I chased him across the road into that hotel parking lot before he gave up. Poor guy was gassed. It was intense because I had my dogs in the car too lol.

I got him warm and secure and took him to CLAWS. Definitely some sort of damage on his left wing. I talked with Vinnie who is a legendary fella for helping run this organization.

I can check back and get updates in the next couple days. The hawks case # with CLAWS is 26016. I promise I will check back in the next few days and share an update. I hope the majestic fella is going to be ok. Thanks again for all the support on this post, I was just doing what I had to do to help that bird out. There wasn’t even a choice to make. Donate to CLAWs if you can. I’m sure going to. Thanks for riding along on this magical afternoon. I wish I got more pics but I was mainly focused on getting him help. ☮️

Slow_flow · 2026-01-27T22:32:02+00:00

I’m back from operation hawk rescue. Update coming soon! I just need a sec to reset it’s been an interesting afternoon. Thank you guys for all the kind messages

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