Farewell Zara! Fly High and Be Free! Zara Has Been Released – 8/25/22

Zara was released yesterday afternoon (8/25/22) at approximately 2:45 pm at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. It was determined that she would be able to feed herself and survive.

Amy Mahar, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) sent us a video of Zara’s release which was very successful. Please click on the link below to see Zara’s flight to freedom!

We hope to receive some more pictures of Zara’s release. When we do, we’ll share them.

Here is a collage of still pictures from the video. Thanks Joyce!

Thanks to all that contributed to Zara’s second chance at a life as a free Peregrine Falcon! Who knows, we may hear about her again in the future, raising a family of her own.

Farewell Zara!

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8 Responses to “Farewell Zara! Fly High and Be Free! Zara Has Been Released – 8/25/22”

1. patsy6 Says:
   August 26th, 2022 at 4:03 PM

   Thank you! This news makes me so very happy!

2. Carla Provenzano Says:
   August 26th, 2022 at 4:08 PM

   My heart is singing! Have a long, wonderful life, Zara!💗

3. Carol P. Says:
   August 26th, 2022 at 4:12 PM

   Be safe Zara! It’s like a dream that you’ve been given this 2nd chance. Be free little one!

4. Kris G. Says:
   August 26th, 2022 at 4:32 PM

   Wonderful news! Fly high, Zara…stay safe!

5. Eileen Says:
   August 26th, 2022 at 5:41 PM

   Great news….just.stay away from chimneys Zara and enjoy your freedom!

6. Lynne in New Hampshire Says:
   August 26th, 2022 at 6:55 PM

   Enjoy your freedom! Be safe!!

7. Alison in Indiana Says:
   August 26th, 2022 at 8:31 PM

   What a heartwarming sight, to see her fly through the trees towards freedom! I hope she does not run afoul of any buildings anymore, but finds a nice cliff somewhere with an attentive mate.

8. Bonnie Coe Says:
   August 27th, 2022 at 8:29 AM

   Congrats to all who rehabilitated Zara. Continued good news for the Rochester Falcons!! Who woulda thunk it?