The Morning Porch

April 21, 2015 by Dave Bonta

A red-tailed hawk struggles to stay aloft against the wind. A spit of rain. Then the clouds disappear as quickly as yesterday’s hail stones.

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Gordy Painter

April 21, 2015 at 4:09 pm

Thanx Dave; typical Spring ‘phenom’ 4sure; Have a great day, on the Porch, Gordy
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