We found no sign of the second chick, but minutes after we rescued this one a family of racoons came down the trail. Five minutes later and we'd have been too late. Check out my posting for the 17th for an update on its sibling.
@lynnb@morrisroos Thanks for the kind words. "Chick" really isn't the right word as this "juvenile" is nearly full grown. White head and tail feathers will come in after a couple of years.
wow! that is quite a size! Did it struggle much when picked up? I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of his beak or feet. Hope it makes a full recovery
@cobaltfish Andy, I was surprised at how docile it was, though part of that may have been due to exhaustion; especially in light of the attack it had obviously undergone. Shortly after we had it "in hand" we put a blind over it's eyes which also helped to keep it calm. Thanks for your interest.
Thanks, Cheryl!