Northern Goshawk (gentilis), Observant T-Shirt

Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis gentilis). ** "We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock." - Words of wisdom, from Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Head of The Commonwealth. ** Stationed on a branch, the arboreal raptor has become quite attentive. More than instinct is required to take the right calculated action. Controlled emotion, caution, reviewing the prospect with clarity is always best, before extending those powerful wings to pursue the objective. The eyesight this hunter possesses is unmatched by any other biological species. Their eyes retain 300,000 photo receptor cells per square millimeter. The clarity of their visual perception is 8 times greater than humans. Their searching gaze perceives the world in color. They process visual information 4 times faster than humans can achieve. When these Goshawks review the situation, the time lapse between standing alert and ascending to air is the fraction of a second. The combined efficiency of a fine sharpened beak and scimitar talons have their purpose, when called to duty. ** An alternative name for this regal flier is European Northern Goshawk, because their primary homeland is Europe. South of the Iberian Peninsula, across the wind-tossed waves of the Strait of Gibraltar, they have additional residency in Northwest Africa, in the Kingdom of Morocco.