Of the Falcon

Shot this in the Everglades National Park in the southern Florida. While driving (nay, racing) to a watchtower to witness the sunset, happened on this falcon (i think its a falcon or kite?). Missed the sunset from the lookout but I wasn't complaining after this photo-op.
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Flight of the Falcon
By Charlie A. Daehne

With such wings that bend and curve
allowing for perfect flight, A beak so sharp like a blade's edge
with ease cuts through the night, With talons that pierce
even the toughest and rawest of hides, A majestic creature so rare
it's scarcely seen far and wide, Soaring high above the earth
within the white clouded sky, Eyes that stare so deep
and deeper still as if to ask why, The ruler of the heavens
reigning with all its godly might, What a wonder
to behold to witness this awesome sight