Injured falcon fledglings from Reston rescued after storms

Two injured fledglings from a peregrine falcon nest in Reston are expected to make their way back to their home soon after taking a tumble during last week’s storms.

A smaller male was blown of his nest at the top of a building during storms two Fridays ago and the larger female hit a window, fracturing her coracoid bone.

The fledglings were taken to Wildlife Vet Care, an organization launched by wildlife veterinarian Belinda Burwell to provide veterinary and rehabilitative care for sick and injured native wildlife in the area.

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