Lost Harris’s hawk found in Udon Thani after nearly two years

Udon Thani — On 7 November 2026, a domestic Harris’s hawk resurfaced at a resident’s abode in Udon Thani, having seemingly vanished for nearly two years. This prompted an appeal for its owner to come forward and claim the bird. The hawk was spotted by a homeowner named Sorawee Phasuk on the same day after his dogs started barking unusually loudly at the back of his house in the Muang Thong community, Mak Khaeng subdistrict, Muang district.

Upon investigation, Sorawee observed the hawk perched on a fence post, displaying no signs of fear or attempting to fly away. He attempted to feed it dog food, but instead, the bird flew onto his hand. Surprised by its gentle demeanor, Sorawee temporarily secured the bird and kept it in a dog cage overnight. The following day, he identified it as a Harris’s hawk, a commonly raised and trained bird of prey among falconry enthusiasts, by searching online.

Additionally, he discovered a bell, an identification ring or tag with a code, and a tether attached to its leg, indicating that the bird had been human-raised and trained. Sharing the photos on local social media groups, Sorawee found old posts from February to September 2024 seeking a missing hawk near a factory in Kumphawapi district.

The bird’s appearance and identifying details matched the descriptions. Sorawee suspects the hawk may have been missing for nearly two years, as the leg tag and equipment were faded and worn, and the bird itself appeared thin. He attempted to contact the phone numbers listed in the missing-bird notices and the factory mentioned in the posts, but no one responded.

He then reached out to a local Udon Thani media page to help publicize the discovery and locate the owner. Sorawee noted that the hawk was very comfortable around people and could be handled without exhibiting aggression. He believes it is a trained bird that rightfully belongs to someone and hopes its true owner will contact him.

In the meantime, he is caring for the bird and searching for appropriate food. The hawk showed little interest in cooked rice, so Sorawee plans to purchase fresh chicken meat to help it regain strength. Anyone who recognizes the Harris’s hawk or has evidence of ownership is asked to contact the Muang Udon Thani local media page to arrange its return.