In Flamstead, a quiet village in Hertfordshire, a Harris's hawk has been terrorizing residents since November. This South American bird of prey, twice the size of a pigeon, has targeted at least 12 people, leaving head wounds in its wake, particularly attacking tall men. As villagers don hats for protection, a local falconer attempts to capture the bird humanely.
The hawk, noted for its intelligence, may have escaped captivity, stirring concern amidst its dive-bombing antics. What a mess of feathers and fear!