The healthy palm tree behind the stump of a dead one made a nice backdrop for this Red-shouldered Hawk.

If he had landed in the live one I never would have spotted him.

The hawk did a delicate pirouette to change his position.

Then stopped for a nice frontal pose.

Then he flew into a nearby tree  where he was totally focused on his view of the ground.

Orlando Wetlands, Christmas, FL
February 11, 2025