From Ontario..........

Ellie Maxwell, entomologist at Dow Gardens in Midland, found this Red-tailed Hawk down in a gulley and unable to fly.  She (the hawk) was sore and bruised and did not respond to treatment for many days.  After a  long stay in our outdoor cages, her health began to improve.

Note the USFWS band on her left leg.  This allowed us to trace her origin to a nest in Ontario.  She hatched from an egg in 2009, and was banded by Mr. Claude Radley. 

Joe hands her to Ellie for the release............................

And she' off .............in time to find a mate and nest.  It is unlikely she was on territory when found, so she could be on her way back to Canada, or if Michigan suits her, perhaps she'll stay.