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This American Bald Eagle, (It's not actually bald - the name is from Piebald, meaning black & white) had been shot and lost a wing. The (then) Director (Reg Smith) pointed out that although the bird couldn't fly, he could still breed and his young would fly. Beautiful philosophy!!! Apparently, because the bird only had one wing, he found it rather awkward to mount his mate so he had to lean against the wall whilst he 'consummated' his relationship. (It adds a whole new meaning to 'knee tremblers'). It must have worked because they have released several birds back to the American wilderness since. |
