Overview

• A rogue Harris's hawk had been attacking residents of Flamstead, Hertfordshire, for weeks, causing widespread concern.
• Steve Harris, a local jogger, captured the bird in his garden on April 3, 2025, using a cage after it followed him during a jog.
• The hawk had previously attacked multiple residents, including 75-year-old Jim Hewitt, who was left bloodied during one incident.
• Residents, particularly parents near the local school, expressed relief that the bird was captured without harm and posed no further danger.
• The hawk’s origin remains unclear, but it is suspected to be an escaped pet or falconry bird, highlighting challenges posed by non-native species.