On a cold, clear morning earlier this week, a red-tailed
hawk recently featured in a newspiece was
released after receiving five new flight feathers through a process called imping. Imping is the technique The Raptor
Center uses to replace broken flight feathers before a raptor patient is
released back to the wild. Raptors need a full complement of flight feathers in
order to ensure the best possible outcome - survival in the wild.
"This hawk healed well
from its injuries and, after having its broken wing feathers replaced, was
ready for release. When given back its freedom, the bird soared above our heads
for several minutes before flying out of sight," said clinic manger Lori
Arent. Bill Hallquist, of the Town and Country Club in St Paul, released
the bird. The last step in the rehabilitation process is to ensure that each
raptor patient is released into a safe and appropriate habitat. The Town and
here.
Country Club graciously allowed us to release the bird at their site, which was
very close to where the bird had been recovered. This lucky former patient will
be in familiar surroundings as she begins her second chance at life. You can
watch a video of the release
This red-tailed hawk patient's story is just one where our
staff and volunteers partnered with YOU - our friends - to make it happen. We
couldn't do this work without your support.
If you have already made a
donation to TRC today, we thank you very much! Your generous gift will be
matched up to $53,000 today on Give tothe Max Day, as we make your precious dollars mean as much as
possible. There is still time to give a gift if you have not yet.
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