How to handle a hawk: John Carlin works with Jack the kestrel
ROANOKE, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is holding a Gala later this month. It’s their biggest fundraiser of the year, and John Carlin will be the auctioneer this year!
Here, you can find John Carlin training to hold one of SWVA Wildlife Center’s hawks, Jack the kestrel:
The Night Owl on the Town Annual Gala takes place at the Hotel Roanoke on September 27. For more information, click here .
Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
About the Author John Carlin headshot
John Carlin co-anchors the 5, 5:30, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts on WSLS 10.
Tent collapse at Eastlake Community Church anniversary celebration claims life of longtime member NokeFest returns to Roanoke River with music, art, community Dive into safety this summer Martinsville faces higher taxes and fees ⚽ Where to catch the World Cup action in Roanoke! 📲 Lynchburg parents share tips for Internet Safety Month Toebean Cat Cafe is back open after vandals struck Martinsville City leaders take legal action amid ongoing controversy Pearisburg residents push back on proposed 53% real estate tax increase Concert cancellation frustration hits Lynchburg fans Why Roanoke’s St. Francis House is facing its tightest food shortage ever this summer Orphaned bobcat kittens arrive at SWVA Wildlife Center after mother hit, killed by vehicle Lynchburg City Council weighs water rate hike to fund aging pipe replacements Former Bedford County employee sues county, youth athletic association over alleged retaliation Downtown favorite Fork in the Market under new ownership after 15 years ‘Now it’s happening’: Virginia’s first onshore wind farm rises after years of delays Roanoke dog hit by car makes remarkable recovery after owner waits overnight for help Breathing new life into Montvale’s Historic School Rock climbing helps veterans cope with life after the service Previous video Next video
