PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A rare hawk that has been living in Maine will likely lose at least part of a toe due to frostbite, but it will likely still have adequate use of the foot for standing and catching prey.
That is the message from Avian Haven, a wild bird rehabilitation facility in Freedom, Maine. The great black hawk was taken there after it was found on the ground and unable to stand on Jan. 20.
The hawk had been living in Portland’s Deering Oaks Park for a few weeks. Avian Haven said in a Facebook post Wednesday that the rest of the bird’s toes appear to be viable, though it will be at least another week before the facility will feel confident about their viability. The bird remains under care and treatment.
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