Surprise visitor won't leave library

The historic and distinguished Library of Congress building is a Capitol Hill landmark, and it attracts researchers from across the nation.

But last week, it also attracted a surprise visitor that got in undetected and now refuses to leave. A Cooper's Hawk has made its way to the lantern area on top of the dome inside the library.


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"We have something that came from the Northern Virginia Raptor Conservancy, and they have set traps up in the lantern and are hoping to capture the bird and then release it," said Victoria Hill with the Library of Congress.

Researchers are still allowed in the area where the hawk is perching, and so far the bird has not posed a danger.