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

Many key findings resulted from this Fellowship, including:

• 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.