2008 Parowan Soaring Camp Steve Dee, ASA director, literally throws a rehabilitated eagle off a mountain side as it returns to it's life in the wild. Because it's early morning, the eagle flies down the mountain side, then lands in a small tree to wait for the thermals in the afternoon. Steve said he could feel the eagle's heart beating as he carried it to the edge. Steve won the drawing for the eagle "launch" during the ASA's 2008 Parowan soaring camp. Many were envious of his good luck. The eagle was rehabilitated by Martin Tyner of the Southwest Wildlife Foundation (http://www.gowildlife.org/). For several years, he's brought an eagle, and often an owl, falcon, or hawk to an evening talk. Parowan participants hope he comes back next year. 2006 Parowan soaring camp pictures (link opens in a new window). Included are pictures of Martin Tyner and his eagle, Scout (not the one released in the video above). |