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Flight Enclosures

Introduction

Raptors require large enclosures in which to exercise prior to release. The use of wire, such as chain link, vinyl-coated chain link, or similar material is unsuitable for raptors such as eagles, hawks, falcons, and accipiters. A more substantial visual barrier must be provided to avoid damage to cere, feet, and feathers.
Large enclosures omit 90 [...]

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ICU

The Intensive Care Unit plays an important role in the recovery of injured raptors. It allows for them to have time to heal themselves or recover from surgery or other treatments. It’s a controlled environment that not only allows the birds to recover, but also for the volunteers at the foundation to keep a close [...]

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