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It was a full moon in October and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area had planned a nighttime hike so folks could experience the moonlit beauty of the Sonoran Desert. They got some great coverage from The Arizona Republic, with a big article on the front page of the local section. As an added attraction, Liberty Wildlife was bringing two barn owls for a release. The 2,154-acre conservation area, the newest addition to Maricopa County’s Regional Parks System, would be a terrific home for this pair of owls. A lot of people who read that article decided to drive up to Spur Cross Ranch for the event. And then it rained.
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In a large facility like Liberty Wildlife, communication between people in different areas and on different shifts is critical. One of the ways this is accomplished is through signage. There are lots of signs and tags on the different enclosures, rooms, and cages alerting the next shift what needs to be done to which animal. Some are strictly utilitarian, some pass on information with humor, and some are entirely whimsical. While the work here can be heartbreaking at times, we all try to keep a good attitude and smile as much as possible!
So, let’s borrow a line from the blue-collar comedy guys, and say, "Welcome to Liberty, here’s your sign!"
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This past year at Liberty Wildlife has been momentous in many ways. Here are some of the memorable events and important statistics.
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I recently visited one of the world’s largest bookstores in Portland, Oregon, and found a little book that turned out to be a small treasure. Falcon by Helen Macdonald, published by Reaktion, 2006, is one of a series of animal books, all of which seem intriguing. As the title would indicate, this one deals with falcons in general and peregrines in particular. Ever since I developed a rapport with Jedi, one of Liberty’s first education peregrines, I have been fascinated by the species. Maybe it’s the realization that here is a life form that can fly so much better than I could ever hope to, and do it without making noise or consuming fossil fuel – I’m not sure. But when I look into the eyes of a peregrine – any peregrine – I know something is looking back!
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Liberty Wildlife educators Peggy Cole and Mona Berrier presented a program for Maureen Riley’s 4th-grade class at Camelback Desert School. These thank-you cards and the student essay reflect the power of our education message.
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