Following up on RCF's post re when Alley can be released. I have no idea how bad the bumblefoot is on Alley, maybe just a bit, but it can be hard/slow to treat. Bumblefoot is what Beatrix had (a very bad case of it) and which was ultimately the reason we lost her, not the fungus directly but because after a year, she had enough of being in care and was fighting her captivity and treatment and she had a long way to go. That sounds all doom and gloom and I don't mean to be. The rehabbers (who just rehab raptors) are quite optimistic and Alley sounds to be doing well in care which is excellent news. Additionally, Alley and 19K don't migrate so when (if) she is released, she doesn't have to contend with migrating to Mexico, she likely will be returned to the State Capital and she can hunker down easily.
Thanks RCF for keeping an eye on the Nebraska Facebook page for us!