My Nonprofit Reviews

I wish there was a way to leave zero stars as a rating for this organization. As a licensed falconer I am horrified at the handling of the birds by this organization. Every video I have watched and photo I have seen showing them handling their raptors clearly shows use of rough, callus and outdated methods of raptor handling, "tossing" birds through the air to demonstrate flight, swinging them around by their legs - the birds are CLEARLY shocked, stressed, uncomfortable, upset, overheated, and unhappy. They are also in terrible feather and condition. Eyes closed, beak gaping, wings sagging are not signs of a healthy unstressed bird!! Why not demonstrate a calm, relaxed, happy bird and if flight demonstrations are needed - train them to fly to the glove? The "upper leg hold" method should only be used for very short durations of restraint, such as for banding, vet care or measuring wild birds before release. I hope the authorities in charge keeps a close eye on these people so they don't return to their abusive handling of their educational birds. If they are continuing to use these methods their license should be revoked and never renewed.

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