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'Henpecked' Hawk Rescued In Putnam County
The red-shouldered hawk was stuck in a chicken coop and where it was being attacked by some chickens, according to the authorities.
BREWSTER, NY — A flock of chickens in a coop in Putnam County didn't take kindly to a winged invader and the Department of Environmental Conservation had to come out and settle things.
An environmental conservation office on patrol July 26 got a call about a hawk in distress at a home in Brewster.
The officer met with the homeowner and found a red-shouldered hawk that was stuck in the chicken coop and where it was being attacked by some of the chickens.
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The officer safely rescued the hawk, which did not appear to suffer any apparent injuries.
Following the rescue, the officer released the hawk which flew away.
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