Bird swap to take flight
An artist rendering of the cardinal air-drop currently in planning stages. The cardinal air drop is expected to take place as early as the end of 2026.
Plans are underway to introduce a non-native bird species to North Idaho: the cardinal.
“The plan has undergone two community listening sessions, and a well-attended Facebook poll,” said Scott "Kingfisher" Kestrel, Idaho Fish and Game regional avian logistics coordinator. “It’s been very well received. People recognize the value in both ecosystem alignment and brand consistency.”
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