Tossing tethered raptors into the air for rehabilitation flights was an arduous process and potentially harmful to the birds. Now, thanks to a generous donation from the Panorama Foundation and hours of labour from Columbia Valley volunteers, injured raptors can regain their strength by flying in a 100’x20’x20’ flight cage. The 2012 Wings over the Rockies Bird Festival will celebrate the grand opening of the new flight cage on Saturday, May 12 with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. and a presentation at 2 p.m.

Above photo: Judy Burns prepares to toss a tethered eagle into the air for a training flight.  Now there’s a better way!

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