Back to Mother

nature that is.

Aug 24, 2013

After a successful rehab by Mr. Steve Stone of the American Wildlife Refuge, Hillary was returned back to mother nature.  Steve thinks the Red-tail is a he, since his weight and size fits more of a male Red-tail.  I guess we can rename her He-Larry 🙂

Another Red-tail was also released together with Hillary.  This one was a juvenile close to becoming an adult as evidenced by some red tail feathers mixed in with the striped-grey juvenile ones.

Hillary looked good, but it was time to be on her own.

Live Long and Prosper!

Hillary didn’t go far and landed on a tree branch.  She looked and assessed this unfamiliar surroundings that she’ll soon call home.

After a few minutes, she flew and landed on the ground and WALKED up and behind a tree.

Hint: Don’t walk. Use your wings.  Walking is for us bi-peds 🙂

Then she was gone. 😦

Good luck!

Ciao!

JP