Two Great Horned Owls Released by Father's on Father's Day!

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_Our Mission_
Founded in 1997 in Cedar City Utah, we are a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, wildlife and environmental education, and the development of the Cedar Canyon Nature Park.

_Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release_
The Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah (SWF) cares for more than 100 sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife annually. Restoring them to health and returning them to the wild is our primary goal, but for those that cannot be released due to disabilities, the Cedar Canyon Nature Park (CCNP) can provide them with a permanent home in a natural setting while enhancing our visitors educational experience at the park.

_Informing, Educating and Inspiring_
The SWF provides over 100 educational programs reaching over 30,000 people annually. We believe providing educational outreach programs to schools, scout groups and community events, with focus on children and families, will make the greatest impact in preserving our wildlife, the environment, our public lands and our resources for future generations to enjoy.

_Martin Tyner_
Since age twelve, with a bird on his arm, Martin has captivated audiences sharing his knowledge and experience of his wildlife friends.

At age nineteen, Martin was hired as curator of birds of prey at Busch Gardens, CA. He also worked in the movie and television industry training big cats, elephants, primates, sea mammals and raptors.

“One of my greatest childhood fantasies was the desire to create a personal friendship with a wild eagle. I found myself with a love and fascination for these powerful creatures.”

Martin Tyner is a federally licensed falconer, eagle falconer, wildlife rehabilitator, wildlife propagator, and wildlife and environmental educator.

He has been providing wildlife and environmental programs throughout the western United States, to schools, scouts and community groups for over fifty years.

[melissamartin]

They have the most beautiful eyes. I love owls, with their big eyes and their slow blinks....just beautiful.

[societydwellingifd]

Awesome !! Thanks for all the work y'all do for wildlife !!!

[SugaryPhoenixxx]

Loved watching the little boy in the Superman shirt, he was so mesmerized by the owl! I love it when kids are exposed to animals up close & in person. It is good for them. I knew a boy (my little cousin) who's mother would never let him anywhere near animals, even house cats & dogs. He developed a fear of animals & it was really sad. He was terrified of even a friendly family pet. My neighbor had a really adorable pet goat, it was a miniature goat named Itsybits. She was the friendliest little goat. We were taking it for a walk down our dirt country road (with a leash & harness) & we walked over to my cousins house. By this time he was maybe 12 years old, & I could tell that he wanted to pet it, but he was afraid. He finally got the courage to come up close to it & before he could give it a treat, my aunt came running outside screaming at him to "get away from that filthy goat!" Now I respect safety & all, but she would not even allow him to play sports because "he might get hurt". That goat meant him no harm. My cousin is a grown man now, & I think he still has a fear of animals, thanks to his mother. My uncle grew up with farm animals & is a respectful hunter so I cannot believe he allowed her to raise his son like that.

[dindinprivate]

Beautiful and impressive. Thank you!!

[dianaquilts]

What an experience for those dads! I think it's so cool that you share the release with others. Thanks for all your hard work... both of you :-)

[chaoticchaos]

This video is so amazing! I think it deserves more likes. *Touches the like button* Now that's better!

[gregormiller]

DOWN in front hoodie, we wanna see too! Dang...

[mikeflight]

Another beautiful release. God bless you all and your work. All the best from Scotland.