The red tail is the most common hawk in the area. It soars over open country with the motive of searching for its prey. It watches for the slightest movement in the grass below. This picture was taken along Modeland road.
   Pv 16:2  All a man's ways seem innocent to him,
                  but  his motives are weighed by the Lord.

When the snow melts the avalanche lily fills the alpine meadows at the snow line of glaciers.