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The bearded vulture is distinguishable in flight by its wings, which are thinner and more pointed, and by its tail, which is long and narrow, and tapers to a point at the end. The bare, unfeathered neck is only visible on the perched bird, and does not detract from its majestic beauty while soaring.
On June 2nd, 1995, two baby bearded vultures were released into freedom in the commune of Roubion, near the village of Vignols. The baby birds were carried up the mountain sides in wooden cases, each strapped to the back of a man. Their journey here, which began in Austria and the Haute-Savoie of France, was completely by car, because the lowered pressure of airplanes would irreversibly damage the baby birds' nervous system.
The vultures were installed in a grotto prepared for them in 1993. Their grotto is covered with planks to keep out predators, and a kitchen area where meat will be put for them each night. A blind has been installed 200 meters from the grotto, to permit a discreet but permanent guard to protect them.
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