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September 17, 2008 at 3: 44 pm and Eduardo's leg "Clipped" Taylors studs!!!

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September 17, 2008 at 3: 44 pm and Eduardo's leg "Clipped" Taylors studs!!!

WordPress.com News 2008

September 17, 2008 at 3: 44 pm and Eduardo's leg "Clipped" Taylors studs!!!

WordPress.com News 2008

September 17, 2008 at 3: 44 pm and Eduardo's leg "Clipped" Taylors studs!!!

WordPress.com News 2008

Old Man flew to the tree NEXT to the one he was caught in (those ravens remember everything) and Clipped Wings circled higher and higher above them: the first time she was ever able to fly free.

Livia McRee: A Tale of Two Ravens Livia McRee 2010

It's really important that juvenile birds have contact with their own species in order to develop normal social behaviors, so we put "Clipped Wings" with another young raven we had at the time and they became fast friends.

Livia McRee: A Tale of Two Ravens Livia McRee 2010

Right about then, early in September of 2010, Clipped Wings had molted enough that she was able to fly but needed a larger aviary to build up her flight muscles.

Livia McRee: A Tale of Two Ravens Livia McRee 2010

On the day of release, the Park Ranger met one of our volunteers -- the very same one who had driven hours to pick up Clipped Wings over a year ago -- and the two birds were freed together in Old Man's territory.

Livia McRee: A Tale of Two Ravens Livia McRee 2010

Clipped Wings would be able to see and hear ravens, and her active raven mind would be kept occupied by enrichment activities.

Livia McRee: A Tale of Two Ravens Livia McRee 2010

So while Clipped Wings had enough exposure to other ravens to know how to act socially, we were not satisfied releasing her alone.

Livia McRee: A Tale of Two Ravens Livia McRee 2010