Woodend

Today was a beautiful day, bright sun and mild temperatures, so I was able to get out for a bit.  Woodend is one of a network of Nature Conservation Areas, and runs along the lip of the escarpment overlooking Niagara College Niagara-on-the-Lake campus.  There are many beautiful trails of all levels of ability for everyone to enjoy, and lots of parking as well.

Today there were quite a few hawks around, and I had the great opportunity to photograph a pair of Red Tail Hawks near the entrance to Woodend.  They were so beautiful.  I could even hear them calling to each other.  They were clearly not very keen on intruders and kept their distance, so I left after getting a few pictures with my long lens.  (By the way, keep in mind the hawks were very far away!)

Female near her nest

Male distracting me from the female

What a pose!  He was very co-operative!  Even though he was eyeing me suspiciously.