Birders

We have some smaller hawks, too, but I'm no good at identifying them so I couldn't tell you exactly what they are. The red-tails are unmistakable because of their size and those distinctive red tails.

It's very common to be driving down a busy suburban highway and see a red-tail perched on top of a lamp post, majestically surveying its domain. Of course, we see them soaring in the sky, too, but you can't get nearly as good a look at them that way.

It always gives me a little thrill to spot one of those handsome birds favoring us mere humans with the honor of its presence. 😊