This is wonderful information, Catbird. I am sure many of us are aware of the dangers. I have posed the question before. We, perhaps, have been afraid to verbalize them. My hesitancy in watching a fledge is having to watch the outcome. I have never seen a raptor fledge, but other birds. Some, were letal for those. Some I rescued and turned into rehabilitators when the parents didn't return for them. It is bittersweet and heartbreaking at time. I can't imagine this hawk landing in tree. They seem so far away for him. But, we are hopeful. We don't stop and think about their limited abilities once they land.
Have you emailed, or called, the TV station? I know they are watching intently. Surely, there is a rehabilitator available in OK if needed. But, I am sure they would like to have this information. And, BYW, I have followed the Central Park Hawks, Pale Male and Lola especially, but not as intently as you. Amazing at the power nature has, at times, isn't it?
Thanks for posting and feel free to educate us, as needed. If you don't want to call the station, or email them, I will! Tonight! Heck...I will do it anyway.
The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man. ~Author Unknown