The sun was out yesterday morning after a couple weeks of gloomy fog, thunderstorms, and rain. I had no more excuses to avoid walking. So instead of lounging with my morning coffee, I skipped the coffee and walked over to Ferrari Pond. Even though it was past 9AM, the critters were out. When I arrived at Angler’s Cove, I ran into my friend Don who told me about the Red-tailed Hawk that has been frequenting an area near the Salt Pond for the past few days. It seems not to be bothered by people and isn’t spooked when approached within a few feet. It’s often been seen on the ground foraging for something (worms?). I didn’t notice him (her?) on the way to the Salt Pond but on my way back, after photographing a couple of Coyotes and Snowy Egrets, there he was, in a tree by the side of the trail. I had to move to avoid a cluttered background, but he didn’t flinch when I slowly moved over toward him. I’m glad that I finally made myself move a little bit (5 1/2 miles by noon!) because it paid off.