BOISE, Idaho — In the 1980s, only 22 California condors remained on the planet. Thanks to the dedicated conservation efforts of the Peregrine Fund, that number has increased dramatically. However, outreach remains a critical part of their mission to ensure the survival of these majestic birds.
One such outreach initiative is the “Fall Flights” event in the Treasure Valley, where people can get up close and personal with raptors. “Fall flights is an opportunity to get people up close and personal with raptors in the best way,” said Tate Mason, the Director of the World Center for Birds of Prey.
“If we safeguard the future for raptors, we safeguard this planet,” Mason said. One of their raptor specialists, Jaydn Soper put it into perspective. She said, “They live where you live, where you work, where you recreate. If something is wrong with predators, something is wrong with the entire ecosystem.”…