I had the most amazing experience this afternoon as I drove down Rte 149 into town. I was making all the turns and curves just like always, when this shadow shot over my windshield. The next thing I knew I was looking at the backside...in flight...of a redtail hawk! He was practically hovering over my car, and following it as I drove. I must have been traveling at just about the speed limit on the road, which is 55 mph. And this raptor was shooting ahead of me. He remained about 5 to 10 yards ahead of me and then shot off to the side of the road where he alit and I whizzed by. I wish I could say this was my photo, but it's not. It's just the closest I could find to indicate the perspective I had on this particular bird. Mine had a very distinctive red fan tail as he floated above me.
On another note altogether...it's kimchee time. Love making the ginger/garlic/pepper paste with my mortar and pestle.