Current affairs on the Zumwalt

The Red-tailed Hawk high above the parched prairie optimizes wing on current, shifts into dignified glide. Below, Hare Barley and Idaho Fescue arabesque in waves east and southeast with ballet dancer grace. Only the spunky Aspen are bodacious enough to get their giddy on; leaves welcome the liberating breeze by twirling, whirling, unafraid to show their silvery undergarments as they somersault.