00:02Australia's largest bird of prey is not a pet.
00:05They're capable of putting holes in you very easily.
00:09This wedge-tail eagle, named Atlas, is one of many wildlife carer Deb Carter has looked after.
00:15In here we have the black falcons.
00:17For decades, the Townsville woman has always answered calls for help.
00:21If we have a dinner planned and then I get a call to rescue an eagle,
00:25I'm not going to leave an eagle sitting on the side of the road.
00:27But it's a profession that isn't always glamorous.
00:30One lady, she wanted to look after little kestrels,
00:32and I went, yay, somebody can help with the kestrels.
00:34And I said, well you better start breeding mice now.
00:36There are just 28 people and organisations in Queensland
00:39authorised to care for birds of prey, including zoos and wildlife parks.
00:44Only those with permits can return the animals to the wild,
00:48leaving rescue organisations with few options in an emergency.
00:52We wouldn't have anyone else to reach out to with that level of expertise.
00:55You know, we know she can mentor us through things
00:59and she's always only a phone call away.
01:03Animal rescue organisations say more specialist carers are needed.
01:07There really isn't anyone else as a go-to in the whole North Queensland for that.
01:13When I can fix them and then let them go, it gives me...
01:17I'm getting goosebumps right now.
01:18It gives me that feeling...
01:20It's hard to describe, but it makes me feel free.
01:23Well done being ít oleh, but look for aivos neutered space,
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