Recently SEMA, the state environmental agency, asked us if we could do what is called a “hard release” of a blue and gold macaw on the sanctuary property. The macaw had been previously rehabilitated and simply needed to be let go into a protected area where other macaws of the same species lived, since they stay in close groups and mate for life.
Of course, we were happy to help. We have a large population of blue and gold macaws here and they are almost always together in families or groups. As you can see in the video, the bird barely hesitated before soaring out of the crate and into the sanctuary sky.
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June Ross says
March 25, 2023 at 2:48 pmCan’t view the video as it is saying…”this video is private”
Sara says
March 25, 2023 at 2:59 pmTry again now. Hopefully it’s fixed. Apologies.
Alana says
March 25, 2023 at 3:52 pmBeautiful!
Cathe Cracknell says
March 25, 2023 at 4:10 pmAwesome !!! ❤️❤️
Vicki V Bowen says
March 25, 2023 at 5:33 pmThis beautiful release to Freedom warmed my Heart. Thank you!!
Nancy says
March 25, 2023 at 8:50 pmWOW !! That Bird was Ready !!
Thank You for sharing the release
Gayle says
March 26, 2023 at 1:02 amBeautiful bird! So, will an established family group accept him since he is an outsider?
Sara says
March 26, 2023 at 2:51 amThat is the hope, yes.
Wim says
March 26, 2023 at 2:48 amWhat a thrilling moment, flying back to freedom.
Beji says
March 26, 2023 at 7:14 amThat just gave me goose bumps….how beautiful.
Beth says
March 26, 2023 at 10:54 amWow wow wow!!!! The best!!
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