“Once you’ve caught one, carefully untangle the wings and hold it belly up, wings down and head poking between the pointer and middle fingers of your clean, sterilized nondominant hand.”
“Free the bird where you captured it (make sure your net is down first or you are at a safe distance from it). Kneel close to the ground. Unclasp your fist and place the bird in an upright position in your other hand.”
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