the young pileated who could not hold up its head yesterday, was a lot
better this morning.  there was still a slight tilt to the left, but we
deemed that it was worth a try to see if it could fly.  We are not in the
habit of picking up young birds.  this one was clearly unable to fly, and
not just because of its age.  When we released it, (it actually got away as
we were about to release it), it quickly gained altitude, banked to the
left and disappeared into the woods.  Chances of survival are above 90%.  I
hear mom or dad every day, so they might reunite.  That seems very likely.
     Last night I was quite worried about this little guy, but today, feel
much better.  The Pileated woodpeckers nest near our homes every year, and
it's great having them as part of our natural environment out here in our
60 acre woods.
     Photos available.

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