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Normally, when talking about Hawks, we talk about wing span. I find the wing span of many Hawks to be very impressive. The wing span is measured from left wing tip to right wing tip. A Red Tailed Hawk's wing span is in the range of 43 to 57 inches. When I visualize Hawks, I see them flying high and soaring and gliding through the sky. This is a Red Tailed Hawk. What's wrong with this picture? We're certainly not talking about wing span here. But, look at that leg span. Not something you would intuitively think about or talk about regarding Hawks. I never thought I would see the day I would see a Hawk run! And, yes, he was running away from me. He was injured and I was intent on rescue. Who knew I was that scary! If he only knew that I was far more afraid of him than he should have been of me.