Carolina Raptor Center is releasing a rehabilitated Merlin back into the wild. This is an unusual event because it’s the first Merlin that they’ve rehabilitated in 9 years.
The release will take place Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Crowders Mountain State Park, 522 Park Offices Lane, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Arrive at the Sparrow Springs Access and turn left into the parking lot off of State Park Road.
After the bird is released, stick around for a hike or to explore the town of Kings Mountain.
Both the Carolina Raptor Center and the Schiele Museum will have tables on-site to answer questions about their organizations, membership, and upcoming events.
The Carolina Raptor Center admitted the Merlin being released, Patient #26752, after it collided with a window, causing eye injuries. As powerful hunters, Merlins rely heavily on their eyesight, so the Raptor Hospital team immediately began providing care to ensure the bird would still thrive in the wild. After a final eye exam from an animal ophthalmologist, Patient #26752 was cleared for release!
Merlins are small falcons that are found in North America, Asia and Europe, but their small size, quick speed and migratory nature make them a rare sight.
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