As I watched him launch from his perch, his belly full from the bounty of the land, I marvelled at his agility navigating the dense trees. His movements, a dance with nature itself. Then, he swooped into a clearing, still scanning, ever vigilant. With a couple beats of his powerful wings, he turned his gaze toward me, acknowledging my presence before disappearing into the tree-line, swallowed by the darkness. This fleeting encounter will remain etched in my memory, a reminder of the intricate connection between humanity and the wild.