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Search Widens for Escaped Sea Eagle 'Alaska' From Harz Falconry

Handlers warn the captive-raised bird lacks a GPS tag, complicating recovery.

Overview

  • The raptor slipped away on October 19 after a broken carabiner on its tether at the Harzfalkenhof in Bad Sachsa.
  • Last confirmed reports placed the eagle in nearby forests, but forecast winds could carry it hundreds of kilometers in a day, the falconer told NDR.
  • The bird is microchipped but has no GPS transmitter, leaving its whereabouts unknown.
  • The public is asked to report sightings with photos to 0151-21 29 08 80 to avoid confusion with herons and other species.
  • Raised in captivity and bonded to its handler, the eagle typically responds only to the falconer and may struggle to hunt, though it can go weeks without food.