Gold & Platinum Level Adopters of Neil:
Mike & Marcia Isenberg • Ed Sakai in memory of Leslie Nunn Sakai • Dylan & Morgan Anslow • Elisa L’Estrange & Luckie Van Dusen • Rebecca & Jerry Bogorad • Tara Noble • Ryan & Jenilee Easter •
Neil the Harris’s Hawk was originally hatched to a falconry breeder in 2019 and acquired as a nestling by a permitted falconer in the Portland, Oregon, area. For a number of years, he worked professionally in abatement – a form of non-lethal pest control in which a trained raptor is used to deter the presence of other birds, such as pigeons. Neil would travel to locations like downtown Portland and be flown at the site repeatedly to discourage these species from gathering.
In 2025, Neil’s falconer retired from working with birds and Neil joined the team at Cascades Raptor Center. He immediately became a favorite with visitors and staff alike for his striking plumage and outgoing personality. His advanced flying skills have also made him an invaluable member of our free flight team!