Injured peregrine reunion 'brought tears to eyes'
A injured peregrine falcon found near Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre was rehabilitated by Brinsley Animal Rescue and Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital. After recovery, the bird was released and quickly reunited with its parents, prompting an emotional response from staff. The successful rescue highlights the challenges of treating young raptors and the importance of suitable facilities for flight training.
- ▪The female peregrine was discovered on the ground in late June with injuries that prevented it from flying or perching.
- ▪Brinsley Animal Rescue and Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital collaborated to nurse the bird back to health and provide a large aviary for flight practice.
- ▪The falcon was released on Thursday and promptly located its parents and siblings in the wild.
- ▪Staff described the reunion as moving, saying it brought tears to their eyes.
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Injured peregrine reunion 'brought tears to eyes'Image caption, The falcon needed a large aviary to be able to practice flyingByJohn PakeyEast MidlandsPublished1 minute agoA peregrine falcon which was found injured in Nottingham has been successfully reunited with its family.The young female bird was found on the ground near the Queen's Medical Centre at the end of June, with injuries that meant it was unable to fly or perch.A joint effort by Brinsley Animal Rescue (BAR) in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital nursed the bird back to health and allowed it to practice flying.When released on Thursday, it quickly found its parents, with staff saying the reunion "brought tears to our eyes".Release 'a privilege' Jon Beresford, one of BAR's founders, said finding a peregrine on…
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