Evie the Gyrfalcon

Evie was hatched by a breeder in Washington in 2013 and was meant to work as a falconry bird. However, Evie had her own plan for her future and it did not include falconry or being a part of the breeding program. Since she had been imprinted on people, she was not able to be released. When it became clear that she was in need of a home that suited her more independent spirit, Chintimini Wildlife Center stepped in. Evie loves two things more than anything in the world: food and tennis balls. She loves to grab her tennis ball toy in her talons and bring it up to show off to her caretakers, loudly announcing her ‘capture’. 

Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus)