Our young peregrine had an xray this past monday, 31 days post surgery. The humeral fracture is healing very nicely and the decision was made to unwrap the wing and pull the IM pin. He is now continuing to recover in an outside flight enclosure. He seems to enjoy this new space as he basks in the sun and takes a daily morning bath. Because the trauma to his wing was so severe, it is highly doubtful that he will ever fly well again for a release back into the wild. I have decided to start training this youngster, with the goal of adding him to our educational ambassador family. Right from the start he has seemed eager to step up on the glove to get his tidbit of fresh quail meat. He has a wonderfully curious personality and is a joy to work with daily.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Our Young Peregrine
Our young peregrine had an xray this past monday, 31 days post surgery. The humeral fracture is healing very nicely and the decision was made to unwrap the wing and pull the IM pin. He is now continuing to recover in an outside flight enclosure. He seems to enjoy this new space as he basks in the sun and takes a daily morning bath. Because the trauma to his wing was so severe, it is highly doubtful that he will ever fly well again for a release back into the wild. I have decided to start training this youngster, with the goal of adding him to our educational ambassador family. Right from the start he has seemed eager to step up on the glove to get his tidbit of fresh quail meat. He has a wonderfully curious personality and is a joy to work with daily.
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