Peregrine falcon named Madame X
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- "Madame X," the peregrine falcon that was shot last February in West Allis, took another step on Tuesday, June 10th in her recovery while in the care of the Wisconsin Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Madame X began “creance” flying on Tuesday, which involves multiple, tethered conditioning flights over a 20-30 minute period.
“Madame X” was discovered in a yard outside the Cocktails & Dreams tavern at 55th & Grant in West Allis on February 27th.
A part-time employee was in the kitchen, looked out the window and saw near the shed what she thought was a hawk. The peregrine falcon was promptly taken to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for care. We Energies officials say X-rays revealed Madame X had been shot and also suffered a broken collar bone.
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the personal responsible for what happened to Madame X. Peregrine falcons are listed as an endangered species in Wisconsin. Shooting one is a serious crime, punishable by jail time and fines.
If you have any information, you’re asked to call West Allis Crime Stoppers at: 414-476-CASH (2274). Callers may request confidentiality.
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