By a fortunate coincidence I got in contact to a nice woman working in a Scottish Raptor Centre few days ago and luckily it's the same "World of Wings" Centre! Good reason for a belatedly article about this cute Rueppell's Griffon girl with a boy's name!
In August 2010, as usual, Gandalf was part of the flight show to show her amazing flying skills. But on this day she either didn't like to make stunts for the spectators or a wind gust took her away? Who knows, but she disappeared.
The vulture has a wingspan of 3,20 m and is an impressive appearance on Scottlands sky, where in general just golden Eagles are flying, who have a much shorter wingspan. Because Rueppell's Griffon Vultures can soar up to 11.000 m the Raptor Centre gave a warning to the airports and air traffic. Hopefully there will be no collision of the vulture and an airplane.
Rueppell's Griffon Vultures live in African savanna, but Gandalf came to Scottland some years ago to take part in a breeding programm.
Luckily her excursion just took four days before she was spotted sitting on a telegraph pole. She was very exhausted and starved, that's why it was easy enticing her with a big piece of meat, catching her and bringing her back home.
Happy Ending!
I would like to thank Emma very much for the wonderful pictures, our friendly chat and all the information. Hope to meet you one!!!
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