Last year a baby kestrel falcon was brought in. This was one of my 1st experiences with any type of falcon, hawk or owl and it was amazing!
Sprocket came in as a fuzzy baby. She needed lots of care and attention, she started thriving. As she grew and her baby cries changed to kestrel sounds, nearby kestrels started calling to her. One day a group of kestrels were in a nearby tree and flying around showing off for her. She wanted to go to them so badly. Tony took her outside of her enclosure because it was time. That day she flew with them. Her and her new family are still in the area, we hear them calling out all the time.
This is what we strive for at Vida Wildlife. Rehabilitation and release back to the wild where they belong.