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Education birds that reside permanently at
RCV have injuries or problems that cannot be repaired or healed, and
which prevent the bird from being able to survive in the wild on its
own.
The decision to keep a non-releasable bird in
captivity and utilize it for education purposes (as opposed to euthanasia,
the only alternative) is not a simple one. Those birds which adapt
well to life in captivity, and which can enjoy a comfortable life
despite their problems, are good candidates to assist RCV in its
efforts to educate the public about raptors, their habitat, and
living with our native wildlife. These birds become ambassadors
for their species. They also serve as foster parents for orphaned
raptors to facilitate the youngsters' development and return to
them to the wild - a duty that they perform often and well.
Raptors that reside at the Raptor Conservancy
of Virginia include:
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"Buddy"
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