Owners reunited with missing Echo after finding him on fire station

After a long trip around Salisbury, Echo the half Peregrine half American Kestral was sighted perched on top of Wilton Fire Station's tower yesterday afternoon (June 15).

Staff at Wilton Carpets called directors Emily Langley and James Knight who rushed to the area to bring Echo back home to River Bourne Community Farm.

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Once they arrived, Echo caught sight of his owners, bobbed his head, and flew straight down onto James' glove.

Echo safely on James Knight's glove. (Image: Two Bird Experiences)

It was an emotional moment for Emily, who was focusing on making sure Echo got home safely.

He was fed a piece of chicken and Emily carried out a health check before being driving him back to his home at the Avery.

Surprisingly, his weight stayed the same which meant he had been hunting in the wild. Echo was also seen drinking water out of a puddle.

However, he faced a number of challenges, including being ‘mobbed’ by other birds, according to Emily.

Emily Langley with Echo back at the farm. (Image: Two Bird Experiences)

Thanking everyone who helped for "persevering and believing", Emily said: "There is no way we would have found him without everyone’s help.

"I have been blown away by the response of people helping us and the group joy upon finding him.

"People have said that they have been crying and children have spent their lunch breaks looking for Echo."

Once Echo returned home to River Bourne Community Farm he was "very happy" and had a well-deserved rest.

Echo first flew off at 7pm on Saturday, June 10, after an exercise session with Emily went wrong.

He was seen travelling from Laverstock to Gomeldon, through Old Sarum to Bemerton Heath then between Ford and Winterbourne Earls.