The wonky red shoulder finally, on the third try, was released. I’m not sure who was happier, me or him. (I’m thinking me, though!) It wasn’t a picture-perfect release but after flying to the ground—about the third time now that’s happened on a release—he then flew up into the trees and sat twitching his tail excitedly as he surveyed his kingdom.
And Friday barred #3, another female, came in, again with a concussion but no fractures. She’s still out of it nearly 48 hours later, not interested in food yet. This isn’t unusual with head injuries, so we’ll just keep her comfortable and give her time.