This new Lanner Falcon was recently acquired by Earthquest. At our Virginia center.

He was born in California on 05/14/2022 as a part of a pest control system called Abatement, this is when trained Falcons are flown over crops of grapes, or blueberries, or even at Airports or on beaches. This is done to encourage prey birds to leave the area without the use of any chemicals or poisons.

This little guy was a surplus bird that was offered to us! We are very excited to bring him to our educational programs to teach the public about how fascinating Lanner Falcons are! He is going to be flight trained and we can't wait to watch everyones faces when they see how he cuts through the air so gracefully.

So far he is growing like a weed! He's got an incredible personality and shows no fear from humans at all.

So we need your help!

We can't decide on a name! So we're putting together this fundraiser. Our Staff has picked 4 possible names for the little guy, and you get to decide which one you like better!

#1 - Maverick - Falcons have influenced the design of fighter aircraft for as long as they have been flying. Their swept back, angular wings give them a ridiculous amount of speed and agility. So Maverick seems like a fitting choice

#2 - Copper - Lanner Falcons have a rusty / copper colored head

#3 Lando - The original owner of the Millennium Falcon, if you know, you know.

#4 Rook - Like a rook in chess, falcons have the ability to appear out of nowhere and take a piece before there's any chance of escape

To pick a name, fill out the donation form and select your preferred name from the drop down list. All of these funds will go into the training and care of this little guy!

Lanner Falcon Name Contest

By Earthquest Inc

Lanner Falcon Name Contest

Help us decide on a new name!