Yul Ko – Croatia – 2025 #2

2. To Return
On the third day of our stay in Krka National Park, our team headed to a dam where we had set bird mist nets to record the local species diversity. The nets were opened before sunrise and checked frequently with a 10 to 15-minute gap to minimize the stress of any captured birds. In this photo specifically, we were returning a juvenile Blackbird back into the wild with the help of Kate, the scientist leading the activity. She guided each participant on how to hold and release the birds carefully and responsibly. Watching the young bird take flight was an unforgettable experience. It reinforced for me that wildlife is at its best when allowed to return to where it belongs.

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