To advance and exchange our knowledge of Australian raptor rehabilitation and release techniques

My main findings resulting from this Fellowship are multitudinous but include:

• An observational analysis of the three preconditioning techniques commonly employed to rehabilitate raptors – creance flying, large rectangular and circular aviaries
• The importance of collaboration in developing ongoing best practise
• The application of species-specific needs throughout rehabilitation
• Engaging veterinarians in partnerships and networking internationally
• Ways to effectively use hack boxes in rehabilitation
• Triage techniques and the way forward

Keywords: Wildlife, rehabilitation, raptor, bird of prey, education, rehabilitation centres, methods