miken@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com (Mike Nickerson) (11/20/90)
White Arctic Gyrfalcon Stolen
A white Arctic Gyrfalcon was stolen from its owner here in Boise
Friday (November 15, 1990). The falcon is obviously very rare and
valuable.
The bird is a male Gyrfalcon in full adult plumage. He is 8 years
old. He is pure white on the chest with black and white barring
on the wings and back. He was raised in captivity at Cornell
University by the Peregrine Fund and is imprinted on humans.
Any information which can lead to the return of this bird is
gratefully appreciated. The investigation is continuing in the Boise,
Idaho area. However, we are concerned that he may already have been
removed from the state and maybe even the United States.
If you have information, you may contact me directly. My wife works
with the owner of the bird. Unfortunately, I will be out of town over
Thanksgiving weekend. Therefore, any time-critical information should
be forwarded directly to:
Frank NeSmith
Idaho State Fish and Game
(208) 334-3700
All state and Federal officials have been notified so you should be
able to contact a local U.S. Fish and Wildlife officer also. Officials
in Canada and Mexico have been alerted also.
Thank you for your attention.
Mike Nickerson
Hewlett-Packard
(208) 323-3264