Flash as a juvenile male falcon was found grounded in Riverlands, Marlborough, in 2021.

He was very underweight, weighing only 250grams.

After having x-rays taken it was revealed he had a very badly broken wing which was an old injury. The break had healed, with the bones fused back together in a good position for balance but leaving him unable to fly.

The severity of his injury meant it was unlikely he would every fly again.

After some rehabilitation to bring him back up to a healthy weight, he was paired up with past female falcon called Sparky.

After Sparky’s release in March 2023, Flash was then paired up with female falcon Rea.

Flash was named by Renwick School after one of their school visits.

BRONZE - Munro, from Blenheim NZ

SILVER - Vanessa and Aaron, from Invercargill NZ

GOLD - Jo Verryt, From Whangamatā, NZ

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