This scene is about a mile from our home, on another road. The countryside in this area is beautiful. This is my first post since getting out of the hospital with viral pneumonia. I am still not feeling all that well but it cheered me to post a photo just to show I am still around and kicking, though not so high. The photo was made on October 31, 2019.

Best wishes,

Vern

Well, it seems like we must be on friendly terms by now. For the last couple years, I have seen a Red-shouldered Hawk on power lines alongside a road about a mile from home. It is there mostly during fall and winter months here in Oregon. I don't see them during the summer months, but that doesn't necessarily mean they aren't here.

This little fellow seemed comfortable having me nearby, but I was shooting from my car so i wouldn't alarm it. We should always be considerate of giving wildlife their comfort zone, just as we ought to do with fellow humans.