A MOMENT WITH A RED-TAILED HAWK STARVED ROCK STATE PARK As I was looking for

As I was looking for something to catch my eye

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I focused my attention on the low lying mist that was covering this prairie landscape scene

oak and hophornbeam trees of this deciduous forest were terrific and spectacular on this October morning

The temperature was in the mid 20's with a mild wind of 5-8 mph

A MOMENT WITH A RED-TAILED HAWK STARVED ROCK STATE PARK As I was looking forA windy and rainy day didn't keep me from going out. I had walked up to this wild red tailed hawk within arms length away after crossing a pedestrian bridge. I was completely oblivious to it because I was looking to my left while crossing the bridge over the river. When she burst off the perch is when I had seen her out of the corner of my eyes. Being so close to her I felt the power and strength of her wings. I was a little surprised and startled by