Are hawk attacks disrupting post for Flamstead villagers?

Royal Mail is continuing to operate a service to the village, but confirmed deliveries to some addresses had been disrupted.

‘The Flamstead Thug’ is known to sit on aerials, chimneys and roofs. (Image: Philip Rhodes) More than 50 residents have encountered the rogue bird of prey since the start of March, as the situation continues to escalate.

The parish council said the hawk could be euthanised following unsuccessful trapping attempts by a falconer.

A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We can confirm we continue to deliver to the area, however there are a number of addresses where deliveries have been disrupted.”

Residents have begun taking extra precautions to protect themselves with makeshift headwear.

One resident took extra precautions to protect their head (Image: Angela Perry) Earlier this week, the hawk was spotted perched on a chimney near Flamstead Village Primary School.

One resident, who wished to anonymous, believed that “chicken was being launched onto the school roof” by one villager still attempting to feed the bird.

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The Harris Hawk looming over Flamstead Village School. (Image: Submitted) In the latest, the parish council said: “Our appointed falconer is making excellent progress in his efforts to legally and humanely trap the hawk.

“Once trapped, the hawk will be professionally retrained, before being relocated to a new home.”

Residents were again urged not to feed the hawk or attempt to trap it.

Flamstead Village School was contacted for comment.