Sep 22, 2004 / WWF Oasis Laguna di Orbetello / Northern Bald Ibis (Waldrapp)
Taught birds to migrate from Austria to Italy (wintering grounds) by following ultra light planes. Arrived in Italy Sept 22. Were semi-wild (protected by aviaries at night, given food, until April 8, 05. PRE-RELEASE TRAINING: imprinting on human to follow migration.
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Jade McGill
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