A MOMENT WITH A RED-TAILED HAWK STARVED ROCK STATE PARK (676-2661)

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Enjoying a late winter hike along this creek after a dusting of snow during the month of march had been quiet and peaceful

I set out on this February morning to enjoy and photograph the fresh blanket of snow that covers this area around wildflower lake in Northern Illinois

As I was looking for something to catch my eye

A MOMENT WITH A RED-TAILED HAWK STARVED ROCK STATE PARK (676-2661)A 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