Ooops, I accidently posted this on the Butterfly Forum and was very politely asked to post it here (sorry Melanie)...
I had rescued a Sharp Shinned Hawk a couple of days ago. I started calling people in my area that would rehab an injured bird. It took two days (poor thing) of being in pain from a broken wing and a broken leg, he was also very nervous about his surroundings. I brought him indoors out of the rain and cold (I was nervous too).
My nervous energy calmed once the box was placed in the rehabbers hands. It's not often one can get up close and personal with a wild animal and the experience is humbling. I hope he gets better and back to hunting in no time, even though he hunts smaller birds.
I couldn't bring myself to terrorize him more and take photos...so I didn't. You'll have to take my word that he was incredible.
