A wild-hatched Bearded Vulture fledged in Corsica for the first time in four years - Vulture Conservation Foundation

A wild-hatched Bearded Vulture fledged in Corsica for the first time in four years - Vulture Conservation Foundation

For the first time in four years, a Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) chick born in the wild in Corsica has spread its wings and taken to the skies.  Earlier this year, four Bearded Vulture chicks hatched in the wild in Corsica — a hopeful start to the season. But as challenges mounted, only one chick made it. And now, that lone survivor has taken its first flight. The moment was brief — but deeply significant. This isn’t just any chick: it’s …