Hawk sitting overhead as I wait at a traffic light
December 2nd, 2013, 11am
It was 19.4°C. The breeze was gentle.
Red-shoulder hawks are the one of the only hawk species that will perch on utility wires, so I’ve been able to identify these birds easily.
I seen quite a few perched like so during my year in central Florida. Today I was able to get close - though in my car. I quickly got the photo with a camera app. The colors are mostly true.
Another glorious sunny day in Fla.
But most people sitting in traffic don’t notice the things around them. There are often flocks of ibis along the road, or egrets and herons flying overhead, or hawks and vultures soaring high above, but folks don’t pay attention.
It’s a weird juxtaposition here. The wildlife and nature is truly stunning, but it’s overlooked and paved for sprawl.
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Coffee, running, Sunday
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The chip chip chip ing of a cardinal this morning as I got my coffee.I couldn't see it, but knew it was around.
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People and dogs out this morning - maybe I need to get a dog
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garden
Lovely morning in central Florida. Garden pots and dishes remind me of other places
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I've picked this place as my burger and beer spot when solo. The crowd is older and stuffy tho
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Dinner, bar, People
Woman next to me at the bar ordered a beer and a steak (medium). Then closed tab with a hundred dollar bill before getting her food
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