How to handle a hawk: John Carlin works with Jack the kestrel
ROANOKE, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is holding a Gala later this month. It’s their biggest fundraiser of the year, and John Carlin will be the auctioneer this year!
Here, you can find John Carlin training to hold one of SWVA Wildlife Center’s hawks, Jack the kestrel:
The Night Owl on the Town Annual Gala takes place at the Hotel Roanoke on September 27. For more information, click here .
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