Harris's Hawk and the Movie "Hamnet"

Agnes's bird in the movie and book, *Hamnet* is specified to be a falcon--a kestrel. But the falcon was portrayed in the movie by a completely unrelated bird from an entirely different continent--a Harris's Hawk. Laura didn't mind this at all--indeed, there were excellent reasons for using this "incorrect" species. Laura is in Colorado right now--this was recorded in her hotel room. She doesn't know if there will be more new programs this week--after today this is going to be one intense birding trip.

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Harris's Hawk and the Movie "Hamnet" is an episode from Laura Erickson's For the Birds by Laura Erickson.

This episode is 6:36 long.

This episode was published on Apr 7, 2026.

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