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- Traverse City, Michigan, USA
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A Local Raptor Rescue Released a Snowy Owl over the weekend that they had rehabbed over the last two months. The bird had a broken wing and was emaciated when it was found.
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Two months of expert care brought the Owl back to being healthy enough for release back into the wild
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A local Tribal representative was on hand to give the owl a proper native American send off. She performed a service and a prayer, chanting words none of us understood.
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The Snowy Owl however seemed to understand every word and turned to her before taking off as to say 'thank you and goodbye'.
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A quick glance at the ground below and the Owl was off.
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Pumping it's wings as if there were never an injury the owl soared off.
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After a few flaps the owl seemed to settle into a nice glide back to it's previous life.
It was truly a moving experience, especially when the owl seemed to connect with the woman who would set it free. Since watching the event I can't help hearing the song "Return to Innocence" play over and over in my head. It just seems to capture the feeling of that day...
Here is a link to the music...
