Heron Lake Plateau Let's give this bad boy a test run.

Elwood felt at a loss over the behavior of his older children. They were acting defensively, in an effort to protect their pack and family, but their reckless choices could have landed them in big trouble. Luckily, after a skirmish that had his teeth on edge, Towhee screamed at Titmouse and his comrades to leave -- and they did, their frustration evident despite their departure.

As a small group of Redhawks chased away their assailants, Elwood remained with Finley, Eljay, and the two children.