Departing Swainsons Hawk Metal Print

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"Departing Swainsons Hawk" by Loree Johnson Photography. For now, this juvenile Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is departing the tree. Soon, it will be departing on a migration journey of more than 10,000 miles to wintering grounds in South America. For now, it is at home in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon.

Loree Johnson is a nature photographer and passionate advocate for the preservation and restoration of ecosystems and wildlife habitat. She discovered a love for photography late in life at the age of 50 while living in Yreka, California. The desire to travel and document nature induced her to take an early retirement from a tedious desk job and go on the road. During her travels through the Western U.S. for six years (2014-2020) she collected a wealth of rewarding experiences and unique photographs. She volunteered for several National Wildlife Refuges along the way. Loree experiences profound joy in nature, and believes that all people should have the opportunity to experience it, too. You can connect with her on facebook. Or visit her...