NYC Bird Watcher Saves ‘Juvie’ Falcon From Imminent Death

Photos: James O’Brien
ANIMAL remains slack jawed at the breathtaking photos of a Peregrine Falcon rescued from beneath the Broadway Bridge’s IRT 1 train tracks by concrete canyon stomping naturalist blogger James O’Brien of Yojimbot. After seeing a fledgling fall to the roadway, O’brien sprung into action, writing, “…the hawk got directly in the path of oncoming traffic! Without hesitation I ran out after it and tried to shoo it off the road. But it wouldn’t budge. I decided there was no other choice, but to handle the bird. Using my book bag as a shield, I carefully reached under the bird from behind and secured its legs in my left hand. I then lifted the bird and ran to the walkway.” South African filmmaker Adam Welz, who has a history of handling raptors gets the assist for the proper release. Check for the National Geographic-style photos after the jump.

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