Escaped chukar partridge wants to come home... how can I get him back?

KrissyroxNJ

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One of my chukars flew out while I was putting the other chukars into their roosting nest last week. He came home yesterday and I saw on video that he was actively trying to get in the coop back to his flock! I don't know what I can do to help him! I have a trap set up but it's a haveahart trap and I'm not sure he's going to fall for it. How can I safely get him back in without risking the rest of the flock? I have three others and If I open the coop they might fly away as well. He wants to come home! 3 giant hawks scared him away when he was here. My coop isn't huge but its big enough. I cannot fit inside the coop and close the doors when I am changing water and bedding so that's part of the issue.
 
Can you temporarily block off part of your coop/run with chicken wire so he can come in the door and the others not be able to get out? (Lure with food).
 
Another thought...do you know where he's spending the night? It's always easier to catch a bird in the dark.
 

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