A lost baby falcon will be reunited with its parents after being rescued from a pub roof in Sutton.
The baby peregrine falcon flew onto the roof of the Old Bank pub in Sutton High Street at about 1pm this afternoon.
It is one of five falcons that are currently on the roof of the nearby Quadrant House and was the bird that was reported missing yesterday.
The Landlord at the Old Bank then notified staff at Quadrant House, who then volunteered to remove the falcon and reunite it with its parents, Perry and Gwen.
Coordinator of the Sutton Peregrine Community Facebook Page, Rob Dalton, was delighted the falcon had been found after volunteers searched for the bird.
He said: "At first light volunteers were again out looking for her, hoping she may have tried to come back in the early hours but again only three chicks on the roof were spotted.
"But later with the help of the public, one of the volunteers climbed a ladder, grabbed the bird and once again a successful release was made on the roof by security.
"So, a successful reunion of the family has now been made, that now makes fives rescues in as many days.
"A superb effort from everyone in Sutton, a great team effort."
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