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Taking Flight

While talking a walk through my local cemetery, we spotted this red-tailed hawk perched on the lip of a headstone. This picture was taken as he spread his wings, off to explore the more lively areas of the city.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3400
Copyright: © Katie Nail