The Heart of the Eagle
Appeared in
The Cherry Tree Buck and Other Stories
Story Summary
After a female bald eagle is killed by a careless hunter, Robin's Uncle Cliff recovers the eggs and puts them in one of his chicken nests. Only one hatches and by the time Robin and his grandpa arrive for a visit they discover a bald eagle that thinks its a chicken. With compassion and not a little humor, they attempt to teach the eagle its true nature.