THE POWER AND STRENGTH OF A RED-TAILED HAWK ORANGE I moved on through the

I moved on through the park admiring the scenic views that winter has brought

Cup plants (silphium perfoliatum) grow abundantly around the South Fork Kishwaukee River and throughout much of Wildflower Park reaching heights of over 6 feet

I had been photographing the red-bellied woodpeckers for awhile when this pair of downy woodpeckers came into view

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A flock of canada geese rest for a few days on a frozen Wildflower Lake as they prepare for their late winter migration north at Wildflower Park

THE POWER AND STRENGTH OF A RED-TAILED HAWK ORANGE I moved on through theA 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