[Kobi]

Originally Posted by Kobi

Lil Guy had surgery today to insert a pin in the fractured femur. He tolerated surgery well. There were no complications. He remains in critical care. Next update expected on Monday.

Funny in how the age of instant access, when it comes to eagle cams, you have to work backwards.

The rescuers of Lil Guy, finally recounted the story of his rescue and even made a u-tube slide show of it and his intake at CROW.

Apparently these 3 women are all employees of CROW who had been searching for him all week. He had been sighted on numerous occasions but was still strong enough to fly off when approached.

The area where he was finally captured was dense with foliage, requiring a machete to facilitate a search. He was seen and followed. Luckily, he got caught in the foliage which made it easier for them to cover and subdue him.

The fractured leg was his only injury. It is not known if this occurred because his talons were locked when the great horned owl hit him or if he hit the ground after he fell.

He was dehydrated from not eating. At this age their hydration comes from their food. He was a 2 day fledgling, too young to hunt. Even if he found food, with the broken leg, he may not have been able to hold it to feed himself.

CROW had to force feed him when he arrived. He is now eating on his own. He is probably thrilled he doesnt have to fight for food or wait for food. He can actually enjoy it without stuffing himself as fast as he can.

As you can see from the pics, he isnt so little anymore. But, that is definately Lil Guy.